Jessner's peel

Shawn Allen, MD answers: What is a Jessner's peel?

An aesthetician told me i needed a jessners peel for sun damage i have on my cheeks. From what research i've done, i can only gather that a jessner peel is a blend of chemical peel types. what is the jessner and when is it used on the face?


Shawn Allen, MD
24 days ago
By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

The Jessner's peel has salicylic , resorcinol, and lactic acid as its active ingredients. It is extremely safe and one ofthe more effective "superficial" peels.  I use it in all skin types safely. It is excellent to combine with TCA but these need to be done by your doctor as scarring can occur if used inappropriately. 

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