Chemical peel after rhinoplasty and upper eyelid surgery?

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How long do I have to wait after upper eyelid surgery, alarplasty and tip plasty can I go for a chemical peel?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis.  We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. 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 discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You should wait for a full recovery to undergo a chemical peel. Another option is for you to laser the incision areas a month following surgery to improve the scar. I suggest that you move forward by consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I would wait until your surgery is 100 percent healed and your plastic surgeon gives the clearance for it before having a chemical peel.  Best, Dr. Green

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