A. While preparing the skin prior to a peel with an individualized skin care program designed to speed the results from a peel is always optimal, you are not wasting your time if you do a peel to get things started. Sometimes a peel first will energize you to be more compliant with a program. One thing is a must: NO sun after the peel and no picking. Both of these actions could cause dark spots after the peel.
Q. I think my skin is dull and lifeless. What chemical peel is best to give me back my radiance that I have lost in the past few years?
A. There are many options to brighten the skin color and tone. Chemical peeling is an option and there are many sub-options that qualify as chemical peels to brighten your complexion. Salicylic acid is a great choice for all skin types and is safest for patients with active acne or rosacea.
Glycolic acid is a popular option for aging skin. Jessner and TCA, especially when combined, give significant results but will have a week of downtime. I like to individualize each patient's treatment depending on skin type, if they can do downtime, and the problem I am treating. Remember, a program of sun protection after a peel is essential to maintain your results.
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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments to all patients.
Board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for approval of new drugs and devices and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
