I have wrinkles and fine sags on my cheeks, can a chemical peel help this? Is there anything that can get rid of them?
Chemical peels are administered to improve skin texture and color. Chemical peels administered by a physician - which are deeper than chemical peels administered by aestheticians - are, specifically, used to reduce wrinkles and other textural changes that may have developed in the skin. It may require one to three weeks for the skin to regenerate, i.e., re-epithelialize - so that the outermost layer is intact and re-established. Mild sagging may be reduced but significant sagging will, likely, require another treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Many years ago, deep chemical peels were used for the purpose of minimizing lines and wrinkles; however, over the past decade, there are far more efficient technologies that are less invasive and require a far shorter recovery. There is no one-size-fits-all. You should consult with a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the options. There are many that are better than a peel.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
A deep chemical peel, such as a phenol peel will help the fine wrinkles. Laser resurfacing and fillers can help the wrinkles, as well. I recommend you consult with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to discuss your options.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Will help some but may need more aggressive treatment for better results.
Pearl laser may be considered.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
It depends. Chemical peels come in all varieties. If it is a very deep
chemical peel, with several days of downtime, it's very possible that
you may get resolution of some of your fine lines. But if it is a very
superficial chemical peel where you can go right back to work with no
downtime, then it will not make any difference for these lines.
You should also consider laser resurfacing and injection procedures.
Published on Jul 11, 2012