I am African American and have dark blotchy areas on my face due to acne. What peels are recommended for African American skin?
Also, can chemical peels be used on other parts of the body such as the back?
Answer: Chemical peel for african american skin Hello.It is so important to talk with your physician about what your concerns and goals are. There are multiple chemical peels out there and it depends on your skin sensitivity, your goals (acne scars, dark spots, wrinkles, texture, brightening, glowing) that targets which type of peel is the best for your. Make sure your physician not only understands your skin type but also the amount of downtime you can allow for the procedure. Nikki D. Hill, MD
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Answer: Chemical peel for african american skin Hello.It is so important to talk with your physician about what your concerns and goals are. There are multiple chemical peels out there and it depends on your skin sensitivity, your goals (acne scars, dark spots, wrinkles, texture, brightening, glowing) that targets which type of peel is the best for your. Make sure your physician not only understands your skin type but also the amount of downtime you can allow for the procedure. Nikki D. Hill, MD
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Answer: Chemical Peel for Darker Skin Thank you for your message! Chemical peels are a great option to help even out skin tone, help with fine lines/wrinkles, and overall brighten the skin's complexion. With darker skin tones caution must be used as there is a risk of hyperpigmentation. We generally recommend using a skin prep before and after the peel, though this may vary depending on the office. We generally use the VI peel for darker skin tones as it is a bit safer. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further assessment!
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Answer: Chemical Peel for Darker Skin Thank you for your message! Chemical peels are a great option to help even out skin tone, help with fine lines/wrinkles, and overall brighten the skin's complexion. With darker skin tones caution must be used as there is a risk of hyperpigmentation. We generally recommend using a skin prep before and after the peel, though this may vary depending on the office. We generally use the VI peel for darker skin tones as it is a bit safer. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further assessment!
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January 3, 2018
Answer: VI Peel for African American Skin The Medical Grade VI Peel is safe for darker skin and offers great results for hyper-pigmentation. It also brightens skin and smooths rough texture to the skin.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: VI Peel for African American Skin The Medical Grade VI Peel is safe for darker skin and offers great results for hyper-pigmentation. It also brightens skin and smooths rough texture to the skin.
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February 3, 2018
Answer: Chemical Peels for African American skin THis can be complex as darker skin tones are much more likely to have potential complications, particularly post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This can occur even with pretreatment of the skin. i would recommend starting off with a superficial peel to see how your skin tolerates this. You will likely require multiple rounds to get desired effect but you should be able to minimize possibility of side effects with this. If you do choose a medium depth peel, I would make sure you use some form of pretreatment of the skin with a bleaching agent such as hydroquinone and also choose a clinician that has significant experience with this type of peel in darker skin tones. Hope this helps!
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February 3, 2018
Answer: Chemical Peels for African American skin THis can be complex as darker skin tones are much more likely to have potential complications, particularly post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This can occur even with pretreatment of the skin. i would recommend starting off with a superficial peel to see how your skin tolerates this. You will likely require multiple rounds to get desired effect but you should be able to minimize possibility of side effects with this. If you do choose a medium depth peel, I would make sure you use some form of pretreatment of the skin with a bleaching agent such as hydroquinone and also choose a clinician that has significant experience with this type of peel in darker skin tones. Hope this helps!
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July 7, 2015
Answer: Peels for African American Skin Particularly our patented Alpha Beta Peel, which is gentle—yet effective enough—to be used on every patient’s skin. Sometimes, deeper peels can cause skin to become lighter (or darker in some fair-skinned patients)— that's why it’s critical to go to a highly trained board-certified dermatologist to administer a deeper peel.You can absolutely use chemical peels on other parts of your body, including the back!
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July 7, 2015
Answer: Peels for African American Skin Particularly our patented Alpha Beta Peel, which is gentle—yet effective enough—to be used on every patient’s skin. Sometimes, deeper peels can cause skin to become lighter (or darker in some fair-skinned patients)— that's why it’s critical to go to a highly trained board-certified dermatologist to administer a deeper peel.You can absolutely use chemical peels on other parts of your body, including the back!
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