Chemical Peels 

Chemical peels are procedures that use various substances to help remove the outer layers of skin.  Depending upon the strength of the peel one can have a "lunch-time" peel to a deep peel that requires one-two weeks of recovery.  The deeper the peel, the greater the result.  Chemical peels are effective in helping to rejuvenate the skin and remove the fine wrinkles of aging.  They are also effective in helping to remove abnormal pigmentation or "blotchy" skin.

Laser Peels

Laser peels are similar to chemical peels in that they remove the outer layers of the skin.  The CO₂ laser is the most common, but in certain circumstances other lasers may be used.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is the original mechanical peel that has been used for years to affect younger looking skin.  Today it is generally used in specific areas such as the fine lines around the mouth.  Its advantages are reduced hypopigmentation and greater control.

Each of these procedures have specific pros and cons.  If interested in improving your skin, you owe it to yourself to discuss with Dr. Dorner all the options.

Peel Summary

Length: 1-2 hours

Anesthesia: local with sedation

Outpatient

Side Effects: swelling, discomfort, pinkness

Risks: burns, scaring, color changes

Incisions: “None”

Recovery

Depends on depth

Deep peels 7-10 days

Lunchtime peels – none

Long lasting, but new wrinkles will develop

Implants

There are numerous implants available to help modify and sculpt the human form.  Breast implants are the most common (see breast surgery).  There are others available that can be used to alter the face (such as chin and cheek implants), legs (calf implants), chest (pectoral), buttocks, or any other surface irregularity.  In some instances an implant may not be necessary.  The desired correction may be obtainable through manipulation of the bony skeleton or through the use of fat grafting.  If you have an interest in any of these procedures, please call.

Implant Summary

Length: 1-2 hours

Anesthesia: local with sedation, sometimes general

Outpatient

Side Effects: swelling, bruising, discomfort.

Risks: asymmetry, infection, numbness.

Incisions: Varies

Recovery:

Facial implants: 1-2 weeks

Buttock & Calf implants: 2 weeks

Permanent