Glycolic acid peel Q & A
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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Can a chemical peel cause a cold sore?
Yes. A cold sore can be brought out by stress including fatigue, illness, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive sun exposure or certain lasers and chemical peels. Very mild peels do not need treatment to prevent cold sores usually, but... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
Can chemical peels be done on the neck and chest areas?
Yes, but it must be of a superficial strength o more
| Kenneth Han DO |  |
What's the best eye wrinkle treatment?
Most likely a combination of procedures would address your concerns.
Botox with fillers, i.e. Juvaderm/Restylane and possibly resurfing procedure.
Non-ablative technologies such as Thermage, Titan, Refirme, Affirm etc. are good... more
| Naomi Torres |  |
What are the best homemade spa treatments?
The spa treatments you should try at home depends on the results you are looking for. I would suggest going to your local library or buying a book with homemade spa treatments that has a lot of recipes for your exact needs, like softening your... more
| Virginia Cao |
Chemical peel - are there natural skin care alternatives?
There is no doubt that AHA/BHA peels can produce some pretty amazing results however there are some natural fruit-based peels (which I call "treatment peels" in my practice) that can also offer great results as well.
These are the... more
| Virginia Cao |
Glycolic acid vs. Salicylic acid - which chemical peel is better for acne?
Acne is associated with an excess of sebum (oil) in the hair follice and pores. With the blockage of the pores overtime, this can cause redness, irritation that can lead to signs and symptoms of infection and papules/pustules to form.
The best... more
| Erik Austin, DO, MPH |  |
What is the recovery time for chemical peels?
If you have a non-medical peel (such as a glycolic acid peel), there is virtually no recovery time needed. The same is true for a superficial medical-grade peel, such as a salicylic acid peel. However, there is down-time or recovery time... more
| Tahl Humes, M.D. |  |
How often do I have to get a chemical peel to maintain the results?
Light chemical peels are usually recommended monthly, with deeper peels every 3 to 12 months, depending on the patient’s skin
Chemical Peels range anywhere from $80 -$400 per treatment more
| Sam Dhatt |  |
What is AHA and how does it work?
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) work by releasing the “intercellular glue” which hold skin cells together, allowing the newly released cells to “slough off”. This activity stimulates or speeds up the cellular turnover... more
What should I expect for my first time facial?
Q: First-time facial: I've never been before and don't know what to expect. more
Good idea to combine microdermabrasion and glycolic peel treatment?
Q: Why does my esthetician suggest a combined peel + microdermabrasion? more
Can I get a chemical peel for scars on my back?
Q: Can you use a chemical peel for white scarring on the back? more