Chemical Peel Questions and Answers

Question:

what procedures can be done for dark circles under the eyes?

Answer:

Dark circles can be improved by chemical peel and by some eyelid surgery procedures if done in a special way, or a combination of both. David M. Metzner, MD

Question:

can you lighten the inner thigh/leg, which is referred to as SCRUB?

Answer:

Dear Debbie, You are referring to darker skin in the upper, inner thighs which occurs in some people. This is actually a form of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (long word meaning darkening of skin after prolonged irritation). I would suggest that the cause of the irritation be addressed first. The thighs must stop rubbing or the condition will return. The darker skin color is best bleached with a 4% hyroquinone bleaching cream or treated with a laser that reduces pigmentation. Scribbing the area or using chemical peels usually is not at all helpful since more pigment is made by the irritation.

Question:

I have very, very dark under eye circles. I do not have any under eye bags, quite the oposite, mine are concave with a facial line that boarders and accentuates them below. Since I was small people think I am tired, mad or got hit in the eyes. (I am 41 now) I would like to have this corrected if possible. I have looked into laser, but was given a 50/50 chance of it helping. Any other procedure out there that might help?

Answer:

I wish I had a simple answer for your dilemma. I have tried laser, chemical peels and skin bleaching creams without success. My best advice is to use appropriate make-up. You may try Physician's Formula's concealer stick (especially yellow). Good luck.

Question:

I am an african-american female in my 30s. I have noticed that there are many african-americans in show business who have much lighter skin tone than they did a few years ago. (Michael Jackson being the most noteable.) How is this skin lightening achieved with such dramatic results? Thank you for your time. It is greatly appreciated.

Answer:

Dear Jae, It is usually achieved through the continued use of bleaching agents containing 4% or more hydroquinone. Usually for the facial areas, repeated chemical peels are used at a deep level which result in reduction of pigment.

Question:

Hi. I'm a 30 year old African-American woman who has been battling acne and espcially hyperpigmentation associated with acne scarring since I was a teenager. I've been to dermatologists and aestheticians and received accutane, antibiotics and a couple of years worth of chemical peels and micro-dermabrasion with little results. I'm interested in getting rid of this problem once and for all! My question: Is a laser procedure a safe and viable option for Black skin with my condition and how much does such a treatment run? My complexion is medium-brown and I was told a couple of years ago that lasers were not recommended for my skin tone, so I'm wondering if the technology has improved since then. If not, what other options do I have?

Answer:

Dear Rae, Lasers procedures work very well on your skin color and I perform many. In my opinion, it is the best means of evening out your pigmentary problems as well as improving the scarring. The trouble is that not very many physicians have experience with non-white skin in laser resurfacing. I have presented my techniques at many national and international meetings and am currently publishing a paper on the matter. There is no question in my mind that you can be greatly improved with a laser resurfacing procedure.

Question:

I'm 25 femle.I want to be fair[in skin].I want to reduce malenin in my body,by any chemical process,to get more fairer.I've tried out heomopathic medicines and succeeded to a little extent.Is this possible.how much will this cost?

Answer:

Dear Kiran, This process is not suggested but the amount of melanin can be reduced by repeated deep chemical peels. For smaller area, bleaching creams using 4% hydroquinone and strong sunscreens can reduce the darkness of the skin.

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