| Dr. G. Williamson Wray is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Cosmetic Dermatology.
Q. What field of cosmetic dermatology do you specialize in?
I specialize in Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser therapy, and sclerotherapy.
Q. How does Chemical peels help reduce the appearance of facial folds, wrinkles and crow’s feet?
Chemical peels reduce the appearance of fine lines and mottled pigmentation by exfoliating the superficial layers of the skin and through inducing the production of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin.
Q. What determines the best type of chemical peel suitable for individual clients?
To determine the best type of peel for each patient, we have to consider the patient’s natural skin tone and the degree of the patient’s sun damage.
Q. Who are the best candidates for Chemical peels treatment?
Any patient with sun-damaged skin is likely to be a good candidate for a chemical peel.
Q. How effective are the results of Chemical peels? Are the results permanent?
The results and side effects from chemical peels are predictable and well-studied. There are many different types of chemical peels and each peeling agent offers unique results and possible side effects. Due to the numerous types of peeling agents, an experienced cosmetic dermatologist should evaluate each patient before proceeding with a chemical peel. The results, although not permanent, offer patients a durable treatment to reverse the sun damage on their skin.
Q. What is the Glycolic peel?
Glycolic acid is a superficial peeling agent that is only useful for the mildest levels of sun damage. Glycolic acid peels, while helpful for mildly mottled pigmentation, are not very effective for treating facial lines. For optimal results, a series of 3-5 glycolic acid peels (performed monthly) are necessary.
Additional information:
Many of my patients require the use of chemical peeling agents that are stronger than glycolic acid. Jessner’s solution and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels offer my patients predictable, safe therapy for the more advanced degrees of sun damage, including facial lines and wrinkles. Through the use of these more potent chemical peeling agents, I can greatly improve my patients’ sun-damaged skin with less downtime and cost than with other available methods (e.g. ablative laser resurfacing). |
