A 63-year-old female patient presented to me requesting treatment for rhytids and pigmentation in order to look her best and improve her skin for her upcoming wedding, which was taking place in two months’ time. The patient had previously been a long-term smoker and had undergone previous treatments with toxins and various skincare, with limited results. She didn’t have any significant medical history and had previously only had toxin treatment to the forehead region. During the consultation we discussed all available treatment options. We decided that a medium-depth chemical peel would be the best course of action; the advantage being it would allow for skin tightening as well as textural improvements. I felt that it was also the best option due to the extent of the patient’s smoker lines and depths of rhytids. Other treatment options which were discussed in combination were needling…
