Category: Esthetic dermatology

Chemical peel

Chemical peel is one of my favourite treatments. It’s a method in which an acid (one or a mix) is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. This is why a peel can smooth the texture, brighten and improve the skin tone incredibly. It will also improve the appearance of pores, fine lines and eliminate pigmentation or acne. This treatment can be used on different parts of the body – face, neck, décolleté, back, hands, there are even special peels for the lip and genital area.

There are multiple types and strengths of CHP. Cosmetologists work with the weaker ones, only doctors (dermatologists and plastic surgeons) work with the stronger ones. Like any procedure, it has its fans, and those who should avoid it. Want to know more about this procedure? Read on!

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Treatment of scars, not just from acne

A scar is tissue that has formed as a result of healing after damage to the dermis. It forms after surgery or injuries that damage the deeper layers of the skin. Our body tries to repair this as quickly as possible, so healing is imperfect and a scar forms. Scars are also very common after severe inflammatory acne, acne excoriée or smallpox.

In this article I will write about the treatments we doctors use to correct scars, not only after acne. We can use these methods separately, but they are combined and repeated for the best effect.

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BOTULOTOXIN – everything you need to know

Botulinum toxin is one of the basic substances used in aesthetic medicine today. Many of you know it in connection with wrinkles, but its use is much broader. We can treat some types of migraine and spasticity, teeth grinding, excessive sweating, and it can even help with enlarged pores and oily skin. In this article you will find out what botulinum toxin can be used for in aesthetic medicine. You will also find answers to many of your questions.

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