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Chemical Peel on Neck and Chest Area
Can I get a chemical peel on my neck and chest?
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Tracyk9935
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Chemical peels on the chest
Although I typically avoid the neck during chemical peels, the skin on the chest can be treated either with glycolic acid or a lower percentage TCA peel. Both areas are sensitive and a product like Retin-A can be used on the neck and chest a few times a week, as well. Obagi has developed a specific product for the chest area to treat dark spots and the wrinkles which can result from sun damage.
Reston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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CHEMICAL PEELS TO THE NECK AND CHEST AREAS WORK WELL WHEN DONE BY A QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN
Chemical peels work well for the neck and chest areas, they just tend to be lighter peels in order to account for the more sensitive skin in these areas. This will avoid complications, that will occur should a deep peel be used.
Dr. Carlos Cordoba
MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS, FACS
Plastic & Esthetic Surgeon
4055 Ste-Catherine O. Suite 100
Montreal, QC. Canada H3Z 3J8
514-932-7667
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The neck and chest are much more sensitive areas for peels, be careful.
Chemical peels carefully administered by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon can be helpful for neck and chest skin aging and sun damage, but the skin in those areas is surprisingly much more sensitive to damage than the face. Superficial peels gently supervised, and repeated over time, can accumulate improvement, but ongoing diligent sun protection is key to the success of this treatment. Lasers and light-based treatments chosen carefully may be a better choice in this area....
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Chemical Peels on the neck and chest
Chemical peels are a generic term for an exfoliative treatment precipitated by the application of a chemical, usually an acid. The ph and pKa of an acid typically predicts the level and depth of a peel.
Although chemical peels can be safely performed on the neck and chest, deep dermal peels are not indicated for this particular anatomic area.
I routinely perform chemical peels in these areas with great success.
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Chemical Peels on the neck and chest
Many Chemical Peels are extremely safe on areas of the body other than the face. The category of superficial peels inlcudes glycolic, salicylic, lactic and jessner's. The deeper peels are usually trichloroacetic acid or phenol.
The second category is to be used rarely off of the face and only by highly trained physicians as scarring can result. What you need to know is what chemical is being used, in what concentrations, how long it is applied, how many layers and how far apart are you...
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Boulder Dermatologist
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Chemical peels for the chest and neck
Chemical peels can be done on the chest to help lighten the brown spots. Chemical peels can also be performed on the neck but it should be light. make sue you go to an experienced practitioner not all cosmetic doctors perform peels. A peel that is left on to long has a greater chance of deeper penetration and therefore permanent scarring. On the neck scarring can lead to scar contracture which can limit movement.
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon
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Pigmentation changes. be careful with peels to the neck
The skin on your neck has a very thin epidermis and dermis. Superficial peels such as Alpha hydroxy (glycolic acid), Jessner's solution, or trichloroacetic acid (10-25%) should be used to prevent hypertrophic scarring more pigmentation changes. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels very in depth depending on concentration, skin type, how the skin was prepped, and the method of applying the solution.
The same holds true for the chest area(decollate) although this skin is a little thicker....
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Chemical peels on the neck
While I do not recomment chemical peels on the neck, there are som pratitionersa who use very mild chemical peels o nt he neck. I will perform mild laser procedures on the neck to tighten the skin and remove sun damage.
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Multiple TCA peels tend to do the most for the neck and chest areas
Chemical peels do very well for the neck and chest areas . You have to do a few or multiple ones though. I like the 14% Jessners solution + 15-20% TCA peels for the neck and the 14% Jessners solution + 25-30% TCA peels for the chest. Depending on the amount of sun damage etc..., a patient will often need about 3-4 peels at 2-4 weeks apart. Costs run about $1000-1500 for a neck and chest peel. Aftercare with Retin A , Pravage MD, or Copper creams and sunscreens are very important also.
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A superficial chemical peel can be done on the neck and upper chest
Great care must be exercised when performing a chemical peel of the chest or neck. These areas do not have the regenerative capacity of the face. I typically do a Jessner's type peel on this zone.
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Superficial peels for neck and chest
Yes, but it must be of a superficial strength of peel. Medium peels can scar those areas.
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Chemical Peel for Your Neck and Chest
Yes, chemical peels are beneficial for the neck and chest area because, like the face, it’s an area that can see a lot of sun damage. Chemical peel can help to even skin tone and reduce surface bacteria, which results in fewer acne breakouts, brightens the skin and lightens hyperpigmentation.However, the skin of the neck is sensitive, and lighter, more superficial peels are more effective. The skin structures that provide the rejuvenating skin cells are not as plentiful as in the...
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Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chemical peels of the neck and chest
Be very careful with peels to the neck and chest. These sensative areas do not heal as well after peels as the face does. The difference is the thickness of the skin and presence of oil glands and hair follicles that allow the face to heal quickly and completely. This is not the case with the neck and chest.
Use very superficial peels, such as glycolic or natural acids, and pretreat with a low concentration of Retinoic acid first (retin-A). Whatever you do,...
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