Chemical Peel Advice

Cosmetic results from a chemical peel are mostly dependent on depth of peel, chemical agent, and your skin quality. Patients get better results with deeper peels; however, the recovery time and potential risks are higher. Generally speaking fruit peels are very superficial and do not go deep into the skin. Consequently, the results are minimal and treatment must be repeated multiple times to appreciate an effect. Recovery is quick though. Any treatment which goes deeper into the... more

Depending on the depth of the peel, you may need several peels to achieve the desired results. Following the peel, if you do not observe good sun protection and maintain your skin with a good skincare regimen, the sun-damaged skin will come right back. Some of my patients who really like the effects of the light peels have them done as frequently as once a month. Medium depth peels should have more durable, even indefinite effects on skin texture and acne scars. Hope that helps.... more