Question:
I would like treatment for my face mostly to reduce fine wrinkles. I also have several age spots that I would like removed. I am interested in laser treatment. Is this the recommended treatment over a chemical peel for what I have in mind?
Answer:
The pigment changes and lines that you are describing would probably be ideal for a TCA peel which may lighten the skin and tighten the wrinkles somewhat. Depending on your skin type and preferences in length of recovery, the TCA peel would be a good bet. However, you would need to come in to be evaluated to see if you would also benefit from pre-treatment with Triple Action Cream to address the brown spots. The GentleLase laser is effective for isolated brown lesions on the face which is also an option. However, this laser does not treat fine lines and wrinkles. So I believe a TCA peel would be your best option.
About the Author: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who founded The Williams Center in 1993. He has performed over 10,000 facial plastic surgery procedures and has pioneered the deep plane facelift. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery for over a decade, and served as President from 2015-2016. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Dr. Williams earned the Castle Connelly Top Doctors award in New York Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and is former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he received an academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery.