Had chemical peel over 20 years ago. Skin around my lips is rough or bumpy. Are there any treatments that would help? (photos)

Question

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting a picture.  No one has perfect skin, but you can probably get significant improvement in your skin's texture.  After a complete consultation in a medical setting, you would probably be a candidate for a several treatment options depending on your skin type, severity of the issues and how much downtime you can take.  Keep in mind that more intense/deeper treatments require more downtime, but you will need less treatments.  If you choose a short downtime treatment plan, you will need more treatments in the series.  The most gentle would be something like the PicoSure FOCUS treatment with almost no downtime for correcting both texture and sun damage.  It is safe for all skin types, but you would probably need 3 to 5 treatments.  Another option would be a fractional 1540 nm laser treatment like ICON or Fraxel.  With these treatment you could have redness and swelling for 1 to 3 days, but need less treatments.  Based on your skin type, you may be a candidate for a fractional CO2 treatment with 7 days of redness and swelling.  Look for a medical setting with a doctor in house, where they have multiple laser options and experience treating your scars.  Prices vary by market.  Best of luck.

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello Alex3458,If you feel your skin is rough and irregular around the mouth then another resurfacing treatment is likely the best option.  Even though you had a peel 20 years ago it does not mean you cannot have another one now.  I would recommend you consult with a facial plastic surgeon to go over your options.I hope this helps and good luck.

Had chemical peel over 20 years ago. Skin around my lips is rough or bumpy. Are there any treatments that would help? (photos)

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Chemical Peel

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Had chemical peel over 20 years ago. Skin around my lips is rough or bumpy. Are there any treatments that would help? (photos)

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Chemical Peel

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.