Please review Full U.S. Prescribing Information for a description of the indication and important information on warnings and precautions. Chemical peels vary according to their specific ingredient and strength and the depth at which they peel. Results last from six months to several years. Light chemical peels will need to be repeated periodically in order to maintain their benefits. Dermabrasion uses a small, rapidly spinning wheel with a roughened surface similar to fine-grained sandpaper to abrade the skin.
Laser therapy removes skin layers by vaporization.
Periodic maintenance treatments are needed to restore the skin to its desired state. Choose a surgeon carefully, and ask questions including what you can realistically expect from the procedure. It is most effective for the frown lines between the eyebrows, but can also be used to lessen the horizontal wrinkles in the central portion of the forehead and crows feet around the eyes. It is not effective for wrinkles in the middle and lower portion of the face. While the treatment can be used alone, it is often used as an adjunct to other cosmetic procedures such as face-lift or laser resurfacing.