It is good to ask yourself what are the goals you seek for your skin. If it just signs of aging, a bland complexion, or light acne, then very superficial to superficial peels plus a strong home regimen is worthwhile. There is almost no recovery with these. If there are heavy lines, wrinkles, and... more
How long does a Chemical Peel last?
Hi, I have been researching types of chemical peels, but I am confused about some things: Once you have a peel done, how long does it last? Does this vary by type? When they say 'recovery period' , i.e. 7 days, does that mean you have to stay in for 7 days? Thanks.
4 answers to “How long does a Chemical Peel last?”
A: Facial Chemical Peels
Chemical peels range from the simple glycolic acid peels that you can do at home to the Obagi or similar phenol peels or high concentration TCA peels that require general anesthesia to handle. Peels that don't cause any discomfort help minimally. Whereas peels that require anesthesia take 2 or... more
A: Chemical Peel result duration
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. Any location where skin care takes place must be clean & sterile. Generally speaking... more
A: Information on Chemical Peels
Chemical peels can be used to get rid of acne, as well as scarring. They remove the top layers of the skin, where the most dead skin cells are and prevent pored from getting clogged. Most peels deliver results within two weeks. Chemical peels can last for about 2 months. The recovery period is probably... more
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