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Chemical Peel for Sun Spots?

I have some sun spots on my face from using a tanning bed. What kind of Chemical peel would you recommend for me?

Asked 31 months ago by Timwest2020 in los angeles
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Chemical Peel for sun spots depends

Hello, One of the reasons you go to a plastic surgeon for a peel is to get expert advice as to how to choose the best peel for your benefit. Options vary based upon what exactly you are looking to improve (pigment, wrinkles, acne, and/or scarring) and also your skin type. You might want to seek out an evaluation or two to figure this out more effectively. After ward stay away from the tanning beds.
John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Best to let your Dermatologist decide which Chem Peel is right for you !

Since you are using tanning beds, I suspect you have been doing this for many yrs and therefore probably have wrinkled dark blotchy skin. There are so many peels now available for your doc to use that you should leave it up to him to see what you need. Some patients get 3-5 light Jessner's or 10-15% TCA peels given every 2 weeks at the cost of $250-350 each and others may need 1-2 medium 25-35% TCA peels @ a cost of $750-1500 each. It is important to pre and post treat the peels with... more
David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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