Procedure Description:
Restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun- damaged facial skin, using a chemical to peel away the skin's top layers.
What To Expect:
The damaged outer layers of the skin are removed. As healing progresses, new, more youthful skin developes with less sun and aging damage and a more uniform pigmentation.
Preprocedure:
During your pre-operative consultation in our office, Dr. Harvey will take your medical history, perform and examination, take clinical photographs, and recommend and explain options that are appropriate for you. Our Skin Care Specialist, Anne Elterman, RN, may evaluate and recommend care that will optimize your excellent result. Patient Coordinators, Patricia Gottschalk and Mamie Lee, will discuss financial information and assist in scheduling your procedure.
Postprocedure:
Back to work; depending on chemicals used and depth of peel: 1 week to 1 month. Normal activities: 2 to 4 weeks.