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No Peeling After Beta Hydroxy Chemical Peel

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.

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Best Chemical Peel for Whiteheads and Blackheads?

I have breakouts, white and blackheads and deep acne scars. What Chemical peel would you suggest?

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How Long Does Peeling Really Last After Obagi Nu-Derm?

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...

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Vi Peel Vs Vitalize Peel

What is stronger Vi peel or Vitalize peel? Which one will you peel more from?

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Risk of Chemical Peel While Breast Feeding?

I am a breast feeding mother of a 5 month old infant and was wondering how long it would take for the chemicals to be completely flushed from my body...

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Are Fruit Peels Better Than Chemical Peel?

I've heard of fruit peel. Are those a better type of peel versus a Chemical peel? How do they differ from each other?

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Long Term Damage from Vita Peel?

The Dr had the assistant give me the procedure. It was supposed to be a Vita Peel. The assistant did the acetone step, the peel and then messed up and...

Is It Safe to Have Chemical Peel While on Accutane?

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?

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Recovering from Skin Luma Peel?

How long would the redness from Melanage Skin Luma peel last?

Is It Bad to Manually Peel Your Skin After a Chemical Peel?

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...

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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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Permanent Skin Damage from at Home TCA Peel?

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.....

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Hyperpigmentation After Obagi Blue Peel

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...

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Chemical Peel to Enhance Absorption of Bleaching Creams?

I am African American with uneven skin & want to drastically lighten my skin. I need to know what kind of Chemical Peel will encourage massive...

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Chemical Peel Option for Caucasian-Asian Skin?

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...

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How to Reverse Bad Results from Chemical Peel?

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...

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Type of Facial Wash to Use After Chemical Peel?

The only soap I use is pretty drying for my normal to oily skin. I was wondering if using Manuka Honey to wash my face gently after the Chemical peel...

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Chemical Peel to Treat Chicken Pox Scars on Legs?

I have old brown ckicken pox scars on my leg. Will Chemical peel work on it? I hope it's going to work out for me. If not, what should I do?

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Salon Vs Medical Practice for Best Peel Results?

It seems to me that if I wanted to spend money on facial care (Peels specifically), my money would be better spent with a physician based practice...

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Going on a Vacation After Peeling from Chemical Peel?

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,...

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TCA Peels for Home Use?

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...

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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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Chemical Peel on Neck Peeling Twice- Is This Normal? (photo)

I had a chemical peel (Jessner with 25% TCA) on my neck and chest a week ago. It completely peeled but left two very red and sensitive spots on each...

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What Precautions to Take for Safe At-home Chemical Peeling?

I want peel off my skin at home because of very expensive at market. So please suggest what I can do for a safe peel?

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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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How to Speed Up the Chemical Peel Process?

I just had a glycolic chemical peel done and this is suppose to be one of seven treaments spread out throughout the year. I also have dark skin. The...

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Should I Expect More Peeling from 20% Salicylic Acid or 30% Glycolic Acid?

I've had 20% salicylic peels administered on a weekly basis but the level of peeling and flaking is a little too much for me, thought the results...

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Is It Normal to Peel 2 Weeks After Vitalize Peel?

I had a Vitalize Peel done on 3-2-2012. I'm still peeling as of today (03-15-2012) I'm peeling on my nose, forehead, and both sides of cheeks....

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