Best Chemical Peel At Home

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...

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Chemical Peel for Face: Tips for Choosing the Right One

I have trouble understanding all the names and concentrations for chemical facial peel. TCA, AHA peels, Jessner peel, Obagi, etc.  How do you...

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Dark Scars After Chemical Peel

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...

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What is AHA and How Does the Peel Work?

There are fine wrinkle lines on my face --esp around mouth and eyes. what will AHA peel do for this?

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Chemical Peel Pain

I've heard that most chemical peels are really painful.  are some peels more painful than others?

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Is It Normal to Get Facial Sores After a Chemical Peel?

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Chemical Peel for Melasma on African Skin?

I have Melasma around my cheeks and I'm considering a Chemical Peel for treatment. How safe is the procedure and what are the after effects? My age is...

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Chemical Peel for Spider Veins and Large Pores?

I am 45 and don't have much in the wrinkle department, thanks to genetics and hating to be in the sun. My biggest facial problems are large pores and...

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How Long Until Redness Goes Away After a Chemical Peel?

I'm just wondering, if I get a chemical peel, how long will my face be red afterward? Thanks!

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Huge Scar After Chemical Peel

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...

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Is 50 Percent Chemical Peel Safe?

Hello, I have an appointment next week to have a Chemical Peel. I've already seen a licensed RN and she said, she's gonna perform a 50% Chemical peel...

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Chemical Peel Vs Laser to Remove Acne Scars

My background is Swedish and Portuguese, I'm very fair,but don't sunburn I've been fighting acne since I was 18 and am now 23, I used to...

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70% Glycolic Acid Peel Caused Scabbing - Looks Like my Face Was Scraped Across Pavement - is This a Chemical Burn?

I had done a 70% peel in the past that was left on for 2 and a half minutes. He was very gentle in the way he applied the acid - ie he was not using...

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Necessary to Have Treatments Before Face Peels?

Is it really necessary to use treatments before getting the face peel? Is it possible to skip that and just get the peel ASAP?

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Will Chemical Peel Leave Scars on Face?

I'll use it because I have scars from acne.

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At-home Chemical Peel Regimen for Oily Skin?

I have acne prone skin and I've tried everything that my dermatologist has given me, from antibiotics and four different skin regiments. The only...

Is the Vitalize Chemical Peel Safe for Asian Skin?

I am a ~40 year old Japanese woman that is a type IV. Black hair but relatively light skin. I have hyperpigmentation from acne and am looking for a...

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Can I Do an Acid Peel (Either TCA 12% or Glycolic 70%) a Few Days Before Getting Radiesse and Juvederm?

This is the only week for the next four months that I will be off of work. I would like to do a TCA or Glycolic (I've had both before and...

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Chemical Peel Safety on a Lupus Patient?

I don't know which cosmetic procedures I can have, if any, because I have lupus. I've been on remission for 7 years. Also, I never had cutaneous...

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Medium Depth Facial Peels: TCA 25% Vs. Glycolic 60%

Recently experimenting with at-home facial peels & pleased with the results. My skin hardly flakes with Glycolic 30%; I've been able to go up...

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Can Chemical Peels Remove Fine Nasolabial Wrinkles?

I have a very fine nasolabial wrinkle that's worse on one side than the other. They are worse near my nose than my mouth. Most sites say medium...

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Best Type of Peel to Address Facial Redness and Smooth Skin?

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Chemical Peel for Pigmentation from Squeezing Pimples?

I have hyperpigmentation from squeezing pimples on my face and I want to get rid of the spots. Would a chemical peel help? I don't have...

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Is It Safe to Have Multiple Procedure on the Face at Once?

I have acne scars on my face and also quite a bit of facial hair. I am considering either a chemical peel or some other alternative, but I also want...

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Face is Darker After Chemical Peel. Will This Fade?

Had Chemical Peel Today N Spots on Face is Darker,would This Fade Away After a Few Days?

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Spectra Peel

I have combination skin, which makes me prone to blackheads, acne, and large pores on my t-zone area and cheeks. I've tried almost everything,...

Options for At-home Peel for Sun Spots?

I am 40 yrs old, fair to medium skin. I have many sunspots across my face (baked on Florida beaches for years). It is the worst on my left cheek bone...

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Can AHA Peels Help with Fine Lines?

I don't understand. Some dr.'s say that even AHA's peels can help with fine lines, others say that only very deep peels can improve that problem. I...

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Is This Chemical Peel Scarring, or Normal?

I received a skin medica vitalize chemical peel from a medi-spa, and the aesthetician put the solution on my face and neck. My face seems to be pretty...

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Facial Chemical Peeling: Should I Worry About Bumps?

I just did a facial peel. It's been about 24 hours and my skin has definitely gotten red. After showering, I noticed a couple red bumps that were...

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How Can I Fix Hyperpigmentation of African American Skin After a Chemical Peel?

I've been getting chemical peels for months now in addition to using retinol a and my dark African American skin is now lightened in some spots...

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Will a Chemical Peel Fix irritation from Cetaphil lotion?

I used WAY to much cetaphil lotion all over my face. I thought my skin was dry but it was actually the lotion that dried on my face making it feel dry...

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What is a Melange Peel Treatment & What is in It?

I am considering have a Melange Peel, not sure about the spelling, is it a deep peel? What is in it?

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Obagi Blue Peel to Improve Appearance After Tri-Luma?

L used Tri-Luma for my face for couple of spots, but unfortunately, it made my face really look bad. Somebody told me to try Obagi Blue Peel....

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Chemical Peel After Threading

I Had Threading Done on my Face, How Long Do I Have to Wait to Get a Chemical Peel?

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Is It Safe to Use a Chemical Peel Plus Retin-a?

I did a home tca 35% chemical peel and began using retin A and it's like the skin got weaker and the wrinkles deeper. I know retin a in the first fiew...

I Had a Jessner and Pulled Some Skin Off. How Can I Prevent Scarring?

I had a Jessner Peel on Tuesday and it's now Friday. The peeling has started. I pulled a small piece of skin off near my smile line. I'm...

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After a Mild Peel if I Am Exposed to Direct Sunlight for a Minute Without Spf will I have Damage?

Just 1day after getting a mild chemical peel done i was exposed to direct sunlight without a sun protection factor for about a minute and i found my...

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I Am 12 Days Post Sciton BBL to Face/neck/chest and I See NO Changes!

I expected to see some brown spots flake off, as I've read, and some change in the capillaries...I see NO difference. I am scheduled to have...

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Wore Makeup the Next Day After a Peel. Now I Have a Red Patch on my Nose. What Do I Do?

I had a PCA peel with hydroquinone two days ago. I am caucasian. I wore makeup the next day. when I washed my face I noticed I rubbed of some of my...

Chemical Peel for Exfoliation - What Strength?

My face is in need of exfoliation.I used lotion on my face and it seems to have dried and almost created a 'second skin.' The dermatologist...

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Should I Get a Chemical Peel?

I am 17 and I have had problems with acne since I was 14. I have had treatment but it alwayd came back :(....I was thinking of a chemical peel as my...

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Which Codes Can I Use to Get Chemical Peels Acne Tx Reimbursed?

I have adult-onset acne and my physician does not bill insurance, so I am trying on my own to seek reimbursement. I was using the dx code for cystic...

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How Effective is a Chemical Peel For Scars on People of Color? (photo)

I have old scars and acne scars on my face. I'm light-skinned, and I'm looking into getting a chemical peel, but I'm just now sure how...

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How Much Shorter is the Healing Process for a EMatrix Procedure Than a Chemical Peel Procedure?

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How Early After Wounding to Start Using Peels/dermabrasion to Prevent Hypertrophic Scarring?

I had a 5mm-long 4mm-deep cut on my chin 4 days ago.Already have a hypertrophic scar on my chin from a similar cut, so now using Mederma on this new...

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What is a Dermaceutic Peel?

I read somewhere about a new kind of peel called a "dermaceutic peel" (sp?) that has been popular in Europe. What makes this peel different...

What is a Deep Peel?

I have seen some photos and reviews of a "deep peel," but I don't understand what it is. How is it different than a regular chemical or...

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