Glycolic Peel
Write a ReviewA Glycolic peel, or alpha hydroxy acid peel, removes your top layer of skin, prompting the production of new collagen and elastin.
Average Price: $125
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Sanagelkirk spent $300 in Indiana, IN Updated 26 days ago
I had a peel at my dermatologist's ofc approximately 9 months ago. It was FANTASTIC. She went with a light (20%) one the first time, and I tolerated it really well. She said she would up the strength for subsequent visits. At $300 a pop, I put off the next visit... And the next. However, I... Read more
yknata spent $80 in Chicago, IL Updated 3 months ago
I am 23 years old and decided to get a glycolic peel for the first time few days ago. I went to a specialist and she said she will do a 30% peel on me. After the peel, I went home and my face was still burning, my right side of face is completely red and looks burned. Will it leave scars? I look... Read more
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) spent $87 in Scottsdale, AZ Updated 8 months ago
I try to get a peel when I have pms my acne wants to flare up. It does help but I hate the sloughing off period that starts 4 or 5 days after. The peel leave you shiny looking the first day and you try to leave it on at least 6 hrs before washing your face. Water will kind of re-activate it so... Read more
spanishfreckle spent $80 in Raleigh, NC Created 1 year ago
I developed severe acne after I turned 30. I struggled with it for almost 2 years and tried EVERYTHING over the counter. From the recommendation of fabulous esthetician, I went on a regiment of glycolic peels every 2 weeks for total of 6 treatments: starting at 40% and worked my way up to 75%.... Read more
bellus spent $90 in toronto Created 1 year ago
2 days ago me and my friend had 35% glycolic peel from a salon... they put the peel on my face for 3 mins... when we came home we both have red skin with little bit of tingly or ichy feeling... next morning when we woke up redness on my friend's face was better but on my face i found more... Read more
SkyHigh spent $100 in Springfield, OH Updated 3 years ago
I had a glycolic peel (40%) (3 passes then neutralized) by a nurse/esthetician. On the day of the peel I began taking Valtrex 500 mg twice a day. However, less than 48 hours later, my face become seriously swollen especially around the eye area. I followed up with a dermatologist who prescribed... Read more
Kori37437 spent $12 in USA Updated 2 days ago
I bought 70% glycolic acid made by Beverly hills. I put on my face for two min the burning and raised white skin then bleeding I nutralized it right away w water and washed off. All night my face burnt and oozed liquid it was gross. Not to mention today red raised scabby blistering face. ... Read more
MDC1005 spent $150 in Boston, MA Updated 24 days ago
Not worth it. I was getting these monthly for nearly a year. While it did improve the overall appearance of my skin, removed some freckles around my nose and cheeks from sun exposure, it did nothing for my melasma. On my last visit, I noticed an area that burned more significantly. I got a... Read more
holly.martin from Hermosa Beach, CA Updated 2 months ago
I've always been a little hesitant about doing anything drastic to my face, however, in the past couple of years discoloration from sun damage has increasingly bothered me. I was recommended to Dr. Pearson by a friend who was receiving Dysport treatments. Dr. Pearson alleviated all of my... Read more
kpchristodoulou spent $700 in New York, NY Updated 4 months ago
I had a series of glycolic skin peels combined with a V-Beam Laser treatment after. This totally rejuvenated my skin making it appear smooth and minimized the pores to give me a younger appearance with a more even skin tone. The result was so wonderful and the skin improved with each treatment.... Read more
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