Uneven Pigment- Can it be Improved? (Part 2/2)
What do you think about Meladerm? Is it effective for discolorations? Can I change to another cheaper brand, but the same ingredients?
Can a peel, even a light one, cause long lasting damage to your skin?
I had a light chemical peel which seemed to sensitize my skin because later my face swelled and I got a rash all over. My skin is still very bumpy....
Do “micro infusion” treatments work?
What are your thoughts about microinfusion tech such as "Aqua Gold" facials in which micro needles infuse skin with a cocktail mixture of botox, hyaluronic acid and peptides or antioxidants?
Really stubborn brown spots.
My Dear Dr.Irwin, I am an asian female(55 year old) with fair complexion.Twenty Five years ago I got freckles on cheeks during pregnancy and was...
Can a peel, even a light one, cause long lasting damage to your skin?
I’m glad you wrote about this. In the past month, we’ve seen 2 other people with complaints regarding light to medium depth peels done at other offices. Here are some...
Why do my pores look larger after a facial and microdermabrasion?
I think your question is interesting because my own patients have asked this also. I don’t have a scientific answer for you on this; but, in my opinion, it’s because...
I’m 33, have sun damage and some early wrinkles, but really can’t afford downtime. Any…
I hear you. When you’re young and working…… vacation time is precious and many jobs just are public or social enough that you can’t walk around looking odd. Here are...
Repairing sun damage on the arms and legs; New from the Paris Conf
Sun damage on the arms and legs has been difficult to treat. Not only is it often unsightly – blotchy brown and red – but also is the area where...
Is a medium depth peel safe for african-american, hispanic, or asian skin (Types IV,V,VI)
It could be ……..but it really depends on the skill and experience of the doctor/provider doing the peel. There is more potential in darker skin types for starting or aggravating...
Peels – how deep is superficial, medium or deep?
I’m glad you raised this because it’s confusing to most women/men. Most beta-hydroxy peel systems now are self neutralizing which means that there isn’t as much room for operator error. ...
