Problem.

Superficial wrinkles of the face, neck, upper chest, arms and other areas; uneven pigmentation; enlarged facial pores; superficial acne scars of the face; age spots.

Who is a candidate?

• Individuals who desire a smoother, youthful appearance and more uniform skin color.
   
• Individuals who wish to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
   
• Individuals with uneven pigmentation, superficial acne scars or age spots.

Procedure description.

After preparation of the skin, Dr. Casso will apply one of several chemical solutions. Depending on the skin's condition and the desired effect, a light, moderate, or deep peel will be performed. Skin peel procedures are generally done without any anesthesia.

Recuperation and healing.

Specific written instructions are given after the skin peel is completed. The treated areas are washed, and medicated lotions are applied several times daily. For light peels, the treated skin turns red or pink and heals without crusting. With a medium or deep peel, a superficial crust or membrane will form. This will peel off in three to seven days, similar to a sunburn blister. A new skin surface that is smoother will be revealed. Resulting skin redness after deeper peels fades in a month or more.

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