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Comparison of Procedures
Performed at Elk Grove Dermatology by
Robert B. Polisky, M.D.
Board Certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine
Member, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
On Staff, Alexian Brothers Medical Center. |
| P r o c e d u r e s |
Blue
Peel
|
Laser
Vein Therapy |
Sclehroterapy |
Microdermabrasion
(particle sanding) |
Laser
Hair Removal |
New
Derm
Products |
Superficial
Skin Peels |
Medium depth skin peel. Downtime 4-7 days of peeling. |
Treatment of very tiny spider veins on the leg and face. |
Treatment of many types of small and medium sized leg veins. No
downtime. |
Nice superficial approach to improving fine lines, wrinkles and
acne scars. Improve skin tone. |
A relatively painless approach to facial hair removal. |
Include newly formulated retin A, Cellex C, and kinerase. |
Include the use of sal acid, Jessner solution and glycolic acid.
Almost no discomfort. Downtime less than a few hrs. |
Requires preparation with Obagi products for 4-6 weeks.
Indicated for patients with acne scars and premature skin
wrinkling, aging and pigment. |
Works on tiny vessels. May need to wear support hose as part of
leg vein therapy |
Works well in clearing leg veins. May need periodic touch ups .
Support hose advised. With newer solution STD very little trauma
to vessel and tissue. |
Offers immediate benefit with no downtime. May decrease pore
size which is difficult to do using other modalities. Results
may last for a few months so repeat treatments advised. |
Like other modalities need to get treated several times over the
course of 18 months to get sustained results. |
Each play a role in skin rejuvenation.
These products work best on different skin types and locations.
For example cellexC is great around the eyes, kinerase is non
irritating and retinA is good for treating discolored skin. |
Work well to control acne, mild forms of skin discoloration and
early signs of skin aging. Requires no special preparation.
Sal peel-ideal
to manage comedonal acne.
Jessner peel
works nicely for skin discoloration |
Cost of product and procedure is 800 dollars. |
Cost depends on number ofvessels. |
Cost 350-700 dollars per session. |
Cost 175 dollars for full face. |
Cost is 300 dollars per session. |
Cost varies per product.
Generics are
providing alternatives. |
Cost is 175 dollars. |
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