Is a laser treatment different from a “chemical peel”?
There are similarities and differences between laser treatments and chemical peels. The similarity is that both are types of superficial burns of the surface of the skin. The difference is that the laser gives Dr. Dowden a greater degree of control over the depth and position of the resurfacing than was possible with the chemical peel. Also, in addition to removing the older skin layer from the top, the laser actually tightens the underlying collagen dermal tisue, which helps smooth out wrinkles. The laser can be used more effectively for the wrinkles and skin creases than the chemical peel can.
