I’m looking for a peel that gives real results for crepe skin on arms and legs (Photo)

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I am a 59 year old female, very fair skin so I do not go out into the sun. I do not have any sun damage at all. I lost an extra 10 pounds a couple of years ago, not trying to but did and all of a sudden my skin is crepey on my arms and the fronts of my upper legs. I’m looking for a non-surgical way to resolve this issue. I’d like a strong skin peel.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

You might wish to explore the use of injectable Profhilo, a biomodulating agent, with/without the addition of HA skinboosters for improving the hydration, skin quality and tautness of this common problem region. It has worked well for inner arm and thigh crepeyness and crinklyness, Its beneficial effects can be supplemented by the use of superficial peeling agents, such as high concentrations of glycolic or salicylic acid, or Jessner's solution. To date, for many of the costly bells and whistles RF and fraxel laser devices, the hard science to support their use lags behind the heavy marketing to promote them. So, "buyer beware"  remains good advice when evaluating this route. Best of luck.

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

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