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The entire spectrum of treatment for the aging face often includes surgery and some type of skin resurfacing to address fine wrinkling, sun damage and irregular pigmentation. Often younger women present with diffuse freckling, fine wrinkles and pigmentation irregularities as well, for which a lighter treatment often suffices.
The treatment of facial skin using chemical peels has been used for many years in the field of dermatology and plastic surgery. In the 1990's with the development of laser technology, many physicians discounted the art of chemical peels in favor of laser resurfacing. Dr. Buckingham has used many of these lasers in the past and may still recommend laser resurfacing for severe cases of wrinkling in certain individuals, however in many cases, he has returned to a milder form of peeling as the treatment of choice for patients primarily affected by sun damage, uneven pigmentation and fine wrinkling.
Because of this return to peeling, Dr. Buckingham is achieving better results with a faster recovery period than previously possible with laser resurfacing. In addition, for some problems, such as acne scarring, Dr. Buckingham will combine the techniques of chemical peeling and dermabrasion to obtain the optimal result. Chemical peeling is performed in the office or outpatient surgery center, takes about one hour and has a recovery period of about 10 to 14 days.
To determine if a patient is a good candidate for this procedure, Dr. Buckingham recommends a private patient consultation.
Dr. Buckingham feels that successful facial plastic surgery results from the development and maintenance of good rapport between the patient, the surgeon, and his staff during the consultation and future appointments. The consultation will include a complete facial analysis to determine the best procedure to bring about the desired results and all questions relating to the patient’s specific concerns will be addressed.
Prospective patients are encouraged to call the office to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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