What determines the cost of a chemical peel (number of treatments, deepness of wrinkles, area covered, etc)?
I’ve heard a lot about chemical peels. Can I save money and do it at-home or not worth the risk and go to the derm?
I am a professional, very busy. Cannot afford to be out of work for long recovering from a chemical peel. How much downtime can I expect from...
I am looking for a natural skin care alternative to a chemical peel. Any suggestions?
There are many facial peels advertised and i wonder why these arent just as good as going to a facialist or spa. If you recommend home peels, what...
After a chemical peel, can I start wearing makeup the next day? If not, how long do I have to wait?
Hi, I have been researching types of chemical peels, but I am confused about some things: Once you have a peel done, how long does it last?...
Why would I want to treat my acne scars with a chemical peel if the risk from a chemical peel is scarring? Does that make sense? Maybe the risk is...
I feel so stupid I peeled my skin way before I should have. I had a 50% tca peel, and I peeled my skin not thinking because it came up so easily.
I...
Can I get a chemical peel on my neck and chest?
I'm concerned about how to get rid of sun damage and dark brown spots on my face. I'm 37, caucasian and have medium skin pigment and tone.
Can you...
I am about to turn 40, and a friend insisted that she could take nearly 10 years off of my face through a 50% TCA Chemical Peel. Everything seemed...
Will chemical peels help improve dark circles under eyes? If so, what type of chemical peel is best for the area? Will chemical peels for home use be...
How many layers of the skin are removed when you have a 20% TCA chemical peel? What if you are using a AHA in combination with the TCA? Is this going...
My dermatologist said some of my acne scars are deep, and I will need a deep peel for them. Are there other successful, more cost-effective...
Concerned that the chemicals peel too much skin away
I spoke to a doctor who told me that my skin is very sensitive and so chemical peeling can ruin my skin. She also said that the chemical peeling is...
Is a V I Peel guaranteed to get rid of melasma?
I have a yellow/tan complexion (similar to Beyonce's), and I'd like to find out what peels are safe for me. I've searched for a long time for this...
Can cortisone injections, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion move Juvederm around or speed up its break down? Are there are other common cosmetic...
I have a tendency to get cold sores and I was wondering if having a chemical peel can bring these out. I am thinking about starting a series of...
I have brown patches and hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels. If these can still be corrected, how long will it take for them to be cleared or...
I am scheduled for one after 17 days of applying a skin lightening cream. I was told that approx. 3-4 days after application that I would peel and...
Do chemical peels treat hyperpigmentation? What care should be taken when doing chemical peels for that condition?
What is the best treatment for hyperpigmentation?
I just did a TCA 20% chemical peel about 2 weeks ago and now how really bad hyperpigmentation in the...
Is it safe to have microdermabrasion or chemical peel done a week before going through Active FX or Deep FX? I read something that said this would be...
I am a Caucasian woman with medium skin (can burn, but will tan). I am considering a medium medical grade peel to help with lines, pigment changes...
I've had no peeling (no results) after having a beta lift chemical peel. Today is the 3rd day. Is this normal? I have oily/acne prone skin.
I had two chemical peels: first was 20% AHA peel + microdermabrasion, which went well; the second one, done 2 months later, was 30% Glycolic peel +...
I am an African American, and I'm wondering, would Chemical Peel help with my dark facial scars?
I've heard that most chemical peels are really painful. are some peels more painful than others?
What type of chemical peel would you recommend for someone with very fair skin, severe sun damage, wrinkles on top of lips and crow's feet? What...
I am unable to get a dermatologist appointment until May. I recently had a VI Peel done and have some splotches on my skin. This is the 2nd day after...
I recently had a chemical peel (supposedly superficial). I followed the nurse's instructions in terms of using moisturizer and SPF 30 along with...
Can I get chemical peel two weeks after I had Botox (on the frown line between eyes only)?
Can a blue peel or TCA peel be done on legs to remove freckles and be safe and effective?
Thanks Randy
Which among all the peels (chemical peel, laser peel, glycolic acid peel, etc.) is the strongest/most aggressive? I'm looking for a strong peel to...
I had a b-liftx chemical peel and today is the 6th day. My skin started to peel a little on the 4th day and it is around the sides of my nose and...
I am 39 years old and med-skinned. I had microdermabrasion and chemical peel done at same time. I had these treatments many times before to remove...
Is a TCA 25% peel considered a light to medium depth chemical peel? I have light skin with some hyperpigmentaion due to sun exposure and the 25% TCA...
Hi there, I am currently investigating either a Chemical peel or Laser Skin Resurfacing, ideally I'd like to spend £1500 (I think about $2200)....
I have a deep and very bad scar on my leg, which I had since childhood. I had chemical peel and laser but it still won't go. What are my other options?
I am African American and have dark blotchy areas on my face due to acne. What peels are recommended for African American skin? Also, can chemical...
I had a medium Chemical Peel, 7 weeks ago and I went out 10 days after the peel with sunblock on my face, but when I came back my face was kind of...
Because of the huge cost difference, I'm just curious if a chemical peel would be a cheaper alternative to helping with my acne scars? I have paid...
Hi guys! i had some hyperpicmented skin and on tuesday i had a tca peel. i have been on a course of 6 in the last couple of months with little result....
I used 1 layer of 12.5 TCA Peel about 3 weeks ago. I'm brown skined and it barely did anything. This time I used 2 layers and it frosted in a few...
I heard a combination of microdermabrasion and a light peel can do wonders for the skin. How often should the treatments be performed, and which...
I was under the impression that a chemical peel could only be applied to the face.
I had a 20% TCA Peel done on 3 days ago. I was instructed not to use any type of moisturizer on it until I was done peeling. This is contrary...
I am wanting to have a chemical peel for minor facial blemishes and discoloration beneth the eye. Are you able to purchase Chemical Peel products for...
I had a medium peel a month ago on a scar/ hyperpigmentation after having a tattoo removed by laser. The skin is now very pale, and I am worried this...
I recently had Deep FX/Active FX to reduce scars. Is it helpful to get a peel after laser resurfacing? If so, how soon after and what type of peel?
Do any doctors here use the dermaroller for acne scar therapy? It seems to be an interesting treatment and is also said to improve the penetrtation of...
I am African American and have very oily skin and dark spots that I would like to have removed. What is the best chemical peel or procedure for these...
I had a chemical peel under my eyes in November. I have fair Mediterranean skin, and I have melasma on my cheeks. I was red for much longer than I...
I am Filipino. I am planning on getting a Chemical peel soon for my acne. Is it good for Asian skin? I've looked at before and after pictures, but...
After a phenol peel, is it ok to use a self tanner since tanning naturally is no longer possible? If yes, what brand would be the best?
How soon after I get an IPL Photofacial can I get a peel done? And what kind of peel would you recommend? I just got an IPL done 2 days ago and am...
I had a medium Chemical Peel done 8 weeks ago, but I went out 10 days after the peel with sunblock and since then I have some red/brownish spots and...
I got acne spots and whiteheads after I had a 7% TCA and 2 % Salicylic chemical peel for pigmented scars. Were these caused by the chemical...
I am a young African-American woman, and not sure if chemical peels and skin bleaching are right for me. I have a lot of dark spots on my face, and I...
Four weeks after Mixto laser treatment, my cheeks are still pigmented. The pigmentation appears like the lines on the areas treated with the high set...
The area around my eyes seems to tan and become darker than the rest of my face. Is Chemical Peel the answer to even out my skintone?
I'd like to find a good doctor in India to perform a chemical peel but I'm not sure where to look.
Hi, I'm a 26 year old male and have acne scarring on my face (with a 1-2 small pimples at any given time). Along with that I've uneven skin texture,...
Why does my esthetician suggest a combined peel + microdermabrasion?
I'm 24 years old. My knees and underarm are kind of dark…really dark. My question is, will chemical peel treatment work for me? Thank you.
In my research, it seems that a significant minority of people experience enlarged pores following chemical peels and sometimes exfoliation. What is...
I have severe sun damage and wrinkles on face, but I am only 39 years old. Will Sciton Profractional Laser and Micropeel cause the skin to thin? I'm...
I have developed hyperpigmentation on my upper lip area after 9 laser hair removal treatments. For the past 4 years, I have tried hydroquinone 4%,...
I've got scars due to pimples but not too much. I want permanent solution to get rid of the scars. Is chemical peel a permanent solution? If not,...
I just had a TCA peel (doctor mixed 35% and 20% for an "in between" strength) done on my face, neck, and chest. Only one side of my face and...
Is it bad to do a chemical peel once a month?
I have freckles and very sensitive skin. I have been doing peels for a year. Will these peels damage sensitive skin?
I have a tiny mole on my upper lip that I want to get rid of it. Should I have it removed first then do the peeling, or should I do the opposite? Will...
I got a medium depth chemical peel about two days ago and my face was very dry and had thick patches of brown tough dead skin. The skin began to...
I would like to make an educated decision on what would be best for me. Which between laser treatments and chemical peels would give me longer-lasting...
I'm a 32-year-old married lady from Pakistan. I've had these spots on my forehead, nose, and cheekbones for the past 4 years. I never used any cream...
I just got a Chemical Peel done. It was not a superficial peel but not a medium peel either. Something in-between.
My skin resembles leather and it...
I am a Caucasian 47 yr. old woman, with medium skin (can burn, then tan in sun- brunette). I was recently told I should have a medium peel to help...
I have Olive (Medium) skin, and I am hispanic. My face has an uneven skin tone. I have white spots and dark spots. I've never had any procedures done...
I am an African american female, 41 years of age and a pack a day smoker. Within the last 2 months, I have noticed little tiny holes on my face. I...
I had an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide under my eyes which caused pulling (feeling like my eye is being pulled also), sagging, millia, burning...
I read that on white, old stretch marks Chemical peels can work, is this true?
Is it safe to have a chemical peel 5 weeks after a chin implant and 7 months after a rhinoplasty? I want blackheads squeezed out. Would it do any...
How long do you have to wait in between having chemical peel and Restylane or vice versa?
I get Chemcial peel GA 30 every week and I feel that my skin is getting accustomed to it. I have grade 1 acne, oily skin. I am half Caucasian and...
Recently, I have had 2 chemical peels which haven't improved my skin very much. Since having the peels, when my pimples heal they leave pits. Before...
I had Vi Peel on April 2, and my face became two shades darker. Is this permanent? I'm a light-skinned African-American and I'm really scared.
Hi everyone,Has anyone with Asian skin tried Jessner's and 20% TCA peel on the same setting? What would I expect from then on and how long is the...
I just had TxSystems B-LIFTx Peel 2 days ago, and my face looks like it has been burnt with some very dark brown scabbing spots. Is this...
I'm 40 years old and have been getting botox for crow's feet for the last 4 years. I also get it under my eyes, but I was wondering if there was a...
I got a Vi Peel 3 days ago and my skin starts to peel off, and the skin turned to brown too. It also was really easy for me to take the dead skin off,...
I have tried lemon juice but I just dont have time to apply it all the time. Do chemical peels work and which ones are the best? What's the best...
If you have never done a chemical peel and your skin isn't that bad (some acne scars here and there, few uneven skin textures, few age spots) should...
I did an at-home 30% TCA/14% Jessner's Chemical Peel at home and an hour later my face still burns. Is this normal? I followed the instructions to...
I am 60 years old and I have fair skin with brown spots on cheeks and forehead, plus scattered small keratoses that are flesh-to-brown colored, with a...
I have dark marks everywhere, my legs,face, stomach and my back. My skin tone is medium brown. Which peel is best for me?
I already have a few. I would like to know if a facial chemical peel can cause spider veins to appear?
I am already prone to getting them around...
I had a light/lunch time peel at my Drs office last year. This was my third peel done at that office. My skin peeled after my first two peels and I...
How do I know if I have dermal or epidermal hyperpigmentation. I think I have a dermal hyperpigmentation because I have been using a regiment of...
I have done a medium plus Chemical Peel about almost two months ago. My new skin looked smooth after two weeks although was very red, but since after...
I have dealt with acne since I was a teenager. One of my friends interested me in the chemical peel process. After the chemical peel, I was told to...
Is Laser Genesis really an effective treatment for pores without downtime? I have done Vi Peel once and though my outer skin pilled off,the inner...
How does combining Glycolic acid and Salcylic acid benefit our skin? Is there a minimum percentage of amount for it to work on our face?
I purchased a Chemical peel off eBay but I was using Accutane about a month or 2 ago. I only took 10 pills of it, does that make any difference?
I have severe dark circles or discoloration on my under eyes due to the ICP Peel that I had 2 years ago. It also left my skin in black patches. The...
I received 5 lactic acid peels over 3 months and stopped because I was experiencing new-onset increased skin laxity. Is this common? Will the skin...
I am a 25-year-old male and have a hyperpigmentation question. About a year ago, I ended up lying down in the sun and placed a towel over my head that...
I read your answer to a question about using TCA Peel at home. I am curious, have you come across any patients who have suffered serious chemical...
I've heard of fruit peel. Are those a better type of peel versus a Chemical peel? How do they differ from each other?
Who is allowed to do Botox injections, injectable fillers and chemical peels in Texas? Is it legal for a nurse to do Botox in Texas?
I have been breast feeding for 5 months now and I'm just wondering if having Chemical peels will be safe for my child. Will the chemicals used in...
I am 48 years old, blonde and blue eyed. I had a medium peel with phenol under my eyes done 2 months ago. After looking like a monster for 7 days, I...
When can I resume exercise after Obagi Blue Peel?
I am a smoker and am trying to quit for the third time. My lips have become dark and dry. Is there any treatment?
I have olive complexion. I did an at home 20% TCA Peel 2 days ago to treat sun damage and fine lines. My skin frosted lightly, I rinsed it off.....
I recently applied an Alpha Beta Peel (10% salicylic acid followed by a 40% glycolic acid) chemical peel product on my face. I was left with two dark...
I have really large pores, pits, and scars from acne. Will my skin clear up when I stop smoking and will need a Chemical Peel, too?
I've been using Obagi Nu-Derm system for 7 weeks now. I am still peeling, and my skin feels dry and flaky. How long will this phase last? Most reviews...
I had Obagi blue peel done almost 3 months ago. My face is hypopigmented and red, and I have dark spot a never had before. My doctor told me to use a...
Chemical peel or Laser resurfacing for severe perioral lines, nasolabial folds and folds under mouth corners? Which technology is best? The surgeon...
Will a combination of chemical peel and laser treatment be effective for rosacea?
I had the Blue Peel around 5 years ago on my thigh. When it peeled off, my skin did not peel evenly and it looks so badly discolored. I have tan skin...
After 4 weeks from a medium Chemical Peel, I'm starting to get large brownish, grayish spots all over my face. I've done everything including using...
After Chemical Peel, I have little spider veins. What can I do? Will my skin go thick again?
I am Caribbean with dark complexion. I have a bit of eczema, light scarring and blemishes on my skin. What Chemical peel that can be applied all over...
I am 23 years old with light/medium wheat skin. Last summer in July, I got a tan, and it has been 9 months and I can still see the remains on it on my...
Is it really necessary to use treatments before getting the face peel? Is it possible to skip that and just get the peel ASAP?
I have a small scar on my breast from a spider bite. It's not raised but it is darkly discolored. Can a Chemical peel help on such a sensitive area?...
I live in Karachi, Pakistan. Is it safe to use Obagi products here in this part of world on my skin type? I have skin discoloration and pigmentation....
I originally went to the doctor for acne treatment, but while there, I explained her that I'm going on vacation in June, and I would like to go with a...
There is a new Chemical Peel now called the Melange Peel. You actually go home from the office with it on your face and leave it for 8-10 hours and...
I'm 15 years old--almost 16--and I've had acne scars since I was 11. I've tried skin lighteners so currently my face has a combination of medium and...
I am considering getting a laser peel, or a chemical peel on my face. I had a sample of a 20 micron lasering done on my hand to see what it is like....
I was wondering, who should administer Chemical peels and Microdermbrasion--an aesthetician or a physician?
I'm African-American (brown/dark skinned) and I have really bad marks and blemishes from old mosquito bites from the Carribean. I'm so self-conscious...
Is an breaking out normal after a Chemical peel? If so, how long will it take to heel completely? Or should I stop the treatment altogether and resort...
Do you think it's okay for me to go on my vacation to Miami? I had a Chemical peel and you were right; the spots peeled off and they were pink under,...
I get fever blisters on my lips after Chemical Peel, and was warned I couldn't have any at the time of my Obagi Blue Peel.
Is it advisable to do Active FX, IPL, fillers and a Chemical peel all on the same day. This is the suggestion of my doctor. Is it expensive and...
How can I reverse a bad Chemical peel the peel has left me with large pores small scars and a orange peel effect all over my face worst on my cheeks.I...
I have extremly sensitive skin, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and want a Chemical peel but am scared about the risks of scarring or an...
