Will a chemical peel help with large pores and deep wrinkles around mouth area?

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What do i expect from a medium to deep chemical face peel by my surgeon , will it help with large pires a d wrinlls3 around my mouth and lip area

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Photos would have been extremely helpful. Generally speaking caution should be exercised when considering medium to deep peels, especially when treating skin of color. What's more the deeper the peels, the greater the potential for adverse reactions, such as persistent dyspigmentation. A series of superficial peels might be preferable, depending upon the the extent and severity of your issues. 
Additionally, if the wrinkles are motion related, Botox may be a better answer, and if they are deep, static wrinkles, HA fillers might be better. And, for large, dilated pores, TCA CROSS might be preferable or mechanical dermarolling microneedling. You would be wise to make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist who can best guide you and discuss the most appropriate options. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello,

A medium-to-deep chemical peel can be helpful for improving overall skin texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, including some of the lines around the mouth. It can also make pores appear less noticeable by improving the texture and surface of the skin.

For deeper wrinkles around the mouth and lips, however, I would set realistic expectations. A peel can soften and improve the appearance of these lines, but it may not completely eliminate deeper or etched-in wrinkles, particularly when they are related to volume loss or repeated facial movement. Depending on the cause, other treatments may sometimes provide a more significant improvement.

A medium peel generally involves about 7–14 days of healing, with redness, swelling, peeling, and crusting during the recovery period. A deep peel is considerably more intensive, typically requiring 14–21 days of healing and closer postoperative care. Deep peels must be performed in an appropriate surgical setting.

The final result depends on the depth of the peel, your skin type, the degree of sun damage and wrinkling, and how your skin heals. There are also risks such as prolonged redness, pigment changes, infection, and, rarely, scarring, so the treatment should be carefully selected and performed by an experienced physician.

Overall, a properly selected peel can give the skin a smoother, fresher appearance and soften fine-to-moderate wrinkles, but I would not expect it to completely remove large pores or deep mouth-area wrinkles. The most appropriate depth and whether additional treatment would provide a better result should be determined based on your individual skin and the specific type of wrinkles present.

Will a chemical peel help with large pores and deep wrinkles around mouth area?

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