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Dr. Brandt Says Lasers, Not Chemical Peels

September 6, 2008 5:14 pm

This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.

I have sun-damaged skin and have always wanted a deep chemical peel, but I’m afraid of the side effects and the cost. Do you think that for removing wrinkles, sun spots, and retexturizing my skin, this is the most efficient way to go?

Laser treatments are increasingly popular and are more effective in repairing sun-damaged skin than chemical peels. Fraxel laser resurfacing removes layers of skin only from targeted areas that require treatment, leaving the surrounding skin unaffected, which significantly shortens recovery time, compared to chemical peels.

A board-certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Fredric Brandt has practices in both Miami and New York City and has established himself in the beauty world not just as a physician but as an artist, known for his innovations in helping patients sculpt a younger appearance with a variety of noninvasive procedures.

Photo: Reg Wilkins / Retna Ltd.

tags: Chemical peel, Dr. Brandt, Fraxel, Lasers, Skincare, Sun spots