One of the most popular types of treatments we offer patients is laser skin resurfacing. By targeting the tops few layers of your skin, laser skin resurfacing works to encourage skin cell turnover which alleviates the above-mentioned skin concerns. One of the most popular laser resurfacing treatments that Dr. Gregory Wiener offers patients is the Lunchtime Laser Peel. To help you better understand Lunchtime Laser Peels, we have created a guide answering some frequently asked questions.

FAQ: How Long Do They Last

As you may have guessed from their name, Lunchtime Laser Peels can be done in about 20 to 30 minutes which means that you can come into our office on your lunch break and then go right back to work without having to use your precious vacation time.

FAQ: What Parts of the Body Can It Treat?

The most popular parts of the body that can be treated with Lunchtime Laser Peels are the face and neck. However, it can also be used to treat the hands and chest.

FAQ: How Long Do Results Take?

On average, patients start to see results after just 5-7 days. After you leave our office, your skin will have an almost frosty look about it which is just the dead skin that has been removed. After a couple of days, your skin will start to peel which means that this treatment it is doing its job.

FAQ: Does It Hurt?

One of the many unique benefits of the Lunchtime Laser Peel is that because it only penetrates the surface of the skin, it isn’t painful.

Schedule your Lunchtime Laser Peel at our Chicago office today!

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Persistent Redness

As an adult, you know what is normal for your skin and what is abnormal. You know that if you spend a long day outside, you are likely to have red skin and that if you run a few miles or exercise, your skin is more flushed than usual. However, if you have started to notice that your skin— especially around your nose and cheeks— are redder than usual without any of these contributors, then you may have rosacea.

Pimples

If you have acne, then it may be hard for you to distinguish between acne and rosacea. When you have rosacea, you can expect to have small, pus-filled pimples across your face that typically burn. Additionally, rosacea induced pimples typically don’t have blackheads like normal acne.

Frequent Blushing

Do you blush and become flushed when you get embarrassed, nervous, or hot? You may think that this is fairly normal when in actuality, frequent blushing is one of the biggest symptoms of rosacea.

If left untreated, rosacea can cause your skin to burn and become especially inflamed and irritated. If you have one or all of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory Wiener. During your initial appointment, you will be examined for not only rosacea but other skin conditions as well. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!

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