Crepey neck skin; Will a chemical peel improve crepey skin on the neck or make it worse? (Photos)

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Will a chemical peel improve creapy skin on the neck or make it worse? What kind of peel would you recommend as I know this skin is delicate and thin. Would it be safer to do a series of light peels as opposed to a medium depth peel such as Skin Medica Viatalize?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Light peels don't do much for crepy skin but a few medium ones sure do especially if you are doing TCA peels.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Rosy Sandhu, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. For neck rejuvenation and tightening, a better option would be to consider a radiofrequency microneedling device like Intensif, which would help with skin remodeling and tightening by increasing new collagen production. Chemical peels would give weaker and slower results, but if you were do get chemical peels for the neck, a series of lighter peels would be better given the delicate nature of the skin. Hope that helps! Best of luck.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi thanks to share your concern and your photograph.in your case a combined modality of treatment with a medium depth peel and tightening your skin with radiofrequency devices will give optimal improvement.do consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon and decide .

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. The laser refinishing technique is a type of chemical peel that may fit your health profile and aesthetic desires. Each chemical peel technique varies in strength and can be adjusted depending on your specific needs. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

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