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Chemical Peel Side Effects

I would guess that a chemcial peel would have some complication or side effect risks.  what should i be aware of before getting a facial peel?

Chemical Peel for Acne Scars

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, what...

How Long Before Chemical Peel Scars, Hyperpigmentation Clears?

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...

Can a Chemical Peel Cause a Cold Sore?

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...

If Skin Turned Black 5 Minutes After Chemical Peel, is It Damaged?

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...

Hyperpigmentation or Scarring After Chemical Peel

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...

Acne and Whiteheads from Chemical Peel?

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 peel? They...

Botched Chemical Peel Job

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 +...

What Can I Do for Redness Post-Chemical Peel?

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...

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