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Can Chemical Peels Cause Skin to Become Thin?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
Question viewed 9,184 times
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concerned that the chemicals peel too much skin away
1 answer to Can Chemical Peels Cause Skin to Become Thin?
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Peels actually thicken your skin in some ways
Peels and resurfacing with either chemicals or lasers do take away unwanted layers of your skin. But they usually create a layer of good skin that helps with the reduction of wrinkles. This new layer of collagen is newly produced to help your skin tone, decrease pore size, and improve texture. An additional benefit is that it decreases the chances of skin cancer by allowing new skin to rejuvenate your skin.
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