Chemical Peel Center - Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosa Dermatologist Doctors for Chemical PeelType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Tuscaloosa * Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Alabama Dermatology  Luther W Richardson Jr. MD  Martin Dermatology  Shelby Dermatology  W Alan Cook MD  Southeastern Dermatology Centers  Elias C Watson III MD  Samuel Fischer III MD  Brookwood Dermatology  Brookwood Dermatology  George G Tisdale MD  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  UAB Hospital Dermatology  Dermatology Plus  Gwendellyn L McLean MD  Southview Medical Group  Southview Medical Group  Norman W Walton III MD PC  Robert M Pritchett MD  Advanced Therapeutic Solutions  Julian M Thomas MD  Montclair Dermatology  Ginsburg Dermatology Center  Surgical Dermatology Group  Greystone Dermatology  Island Coast Dermatology  R Rex Payne MD  Associated Dermatologists  Associated Dermatologists  Cullman Dermatology Clinic  Cullman Dermatology Clinic Tuscaloosa, AlabamaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Chemical PeelRead the Chemical Peel article » What Conditions Do a Chemical Peel Treat?Chemical peels are performed on the face, neck or hands. They can be used to:
However, sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels. They may require other kinds of cosmetic surgical procedures, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing , a facelift , brow lift , eyelid lift or soft tissue filler (collagen or fat). A dermatologic surgeon can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each individual case. Who Is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel?Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated. How Are Chemical Peels Performed?A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor's office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure. The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol), are applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new, regenerated skin to appear./... Recommended Reading Related to Chemical PeelKeratosis pilaris facts
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