Brief introduction Skin resurfacing procedures have continued to increase in popularity as the worldwide trend in noninvasive to minimally invasive procedures increases. Chemical peels are a low-cost yet highly effective means by which skin resurfacing can be achieved. Peels are…
Introduction Chemical peels are a method of skin resurfacing to address a variety of patient concerns from dyschromias to acne scars and wrinkles. Many physicians may have switched from chemical peels to the ease of dialing in settings on their…
Introduction Many patients have tried a myriad of skincare products by the time they present to our offices, oftentimes with mixed results. It is not unusual for these patients to see little to no improvement in their skin or to…
Introduction Considering that skin resurfacing is, for the most part, an elective procedure, the tolerance for complications is very low on the part of the patient. For the physician, resurfacing the skin involves creating a controlled injury to the skin…
Introduction Medium-depth chemical peels remain very important and highly versatile tools for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. Although newer laser technology has added to the arsenal of tools for skin resurfacing, these lasers are either cost-prohibitive for certain patients, not advisable…
Introduction Chemical peels are a method of resurfacing the skin to address a variety of skin conditions. The benefits of understanding the peel–tissue interaction gives the physician the ability to selectively resurface various parts of the skin, thus allowing for…