Phoenix Glycolic Peel doctors
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Susan Van Dyke, MD
Paradise Valley Dermatologist
5206 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley |
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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale |
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Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale |
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Geoffrey E. Leber, MD
Paradise Valley Plastic Surgeon
5410 N. Scottsdale Road Suite D-500 , Paradise Valley |
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Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix |
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Recent Answers
I get glycolic acid peels every month. The acid is left on my skin for maybe 30 seconds. The last peel I got (70% glycolic acid) was left on my skin for maybe 10 seconds. I read that the acid is normally applied to the skin for about 10 minutes. I am concerned that the peels I have been getting are ineffective if not being left on my skin for the appropriate amount of time. Thank you in advance for you help and advice. Take care.
Chemical peeling can be confusing. There is no specific amount of time the chemical should be "left on". With glycolic acid: once the chemical is applied it will continue to affect the skin until it is removed or diluted (some say neutralized) by applying water or a bicarbonate solution (which fizzes). The time to neutralize depends on the reaction of the skin. Some sensitive skin may only take a minute or two where thick oily skin could take 10 or even 15 minutes. The buffering and concentration of the chemical also play a role. You need a good aesthetician, hopefully in a physician's office, who knows the product they are using well. I agree, 10 seconds seems a bit fast.
I just received a glycolic facial peel yesterday for the first time ever. Today, I woke up and saw my chin area bright red, scabby-looking, dry, rough, kind of sore, even. It looks very nasty. I was told at the spa there would be no side effects the next day. Is this going to heal? Will I have lasting skin damage from this? How long do you think it will take to heal? Are there any products that I can use on it to help it heal, like an antibotic ointment? Any product I should avoid?
It is true that most glycolic peels result in minimal peeling or discomfort. Glycolic peels, however, come in many strengths and levels of buffering which influence the penetration of the acid. It is also crucial that the peel be neutralized at the right time or a deeper peel can result. The condition of your skin before the peel (have you been using retin a or benzoyl peroxide) will impact on peel depth. Finally, the preparation of the skin just before the peel is a factor (was the skin scrubbed with alcohol?). As you can see there are many variables and a peel that penetrates too deeply can scar. Apply a bland ointment and get to your dermatologist to assess the skin damage.
