Beyond at home anti-aging skincare products that promise to erase fine lines and improve skin tone, chemical peels and cosmetic laser treatments offer more dramatic rejuvenation results. Both of these procedures leave patients with skin that looks and feels younger and healthier. So what’s the difference between the two?

Chemical peels are perfect for those who are looking for a quick (and relatively inexpensive) way to refresh their complexion. Peels work by exfoliating the dead skin cells and stimulating new skin growth. The strength of the chemical peel depends on your needs. If you have very fine lines, you will benefit from a mild peel, but if you have more severe skin issues, you will need a stronger peel. After a peel, you will see your new, glowing skin within a week or two of your treatment!

Laser treatments can also provide excellent skin resurfacing results, but often come with more downtime (and are a bigger investment). Cosmetic lasers target specific problems. For example, if you have sun damage, Fraxel treatments will get rid of your brown spots, or if you have red, blotchy pigmentation, IPL treatments are just what you need. Generally, it takes the results of laser treatments a few months to become visible, but then your skin texture will be more even and the signs of aging will disappear.

Which anti-aging treatment should you get to restore your skin’s youthful glow? Schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic dermatologists to find out!

Most think there is nothing that can be done for a gummy smile, or have only heard about a surgical procedure to remove excess gum tissue. However, there is a much more simple solution to this problem: Botox! 

Our doctors are able to strategically place Botox injections so that your upper lip relaxes and does not pull up as much when you smile. This temporarily reduces the appearance of a gummy smile.

If you have been looking for a way to reduce a gummy smile, schedule a consultation with one of our experienced dermatologists today!

Liver spots are actually sun spots or age spots. They are blemishes on the skin that develop as we age as a result of years of sun damage.  They range in color from light brown to black and are most often on the areas of your body that are exposed to the sun the most: face, hands, neck, arms and the scalp if you are bald. 

So how can you get rid of your unsightly liver spots?

If your liver spots are light, a chemical peel can help fade the spots. However, if your spots are dark, a laser treatment will give you the best results.

Call Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff & Fabi Cosmetic Laser Dermatology at 858-657-1002 today to schedule your liver spot removal treatment!