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Can Chemical Peeling Be Done at Home?
asked 2 years ago by guriya in pakistan
Latest answer by Beverly Johnson, MD
Question viewed 928 times
Tags: at-home
6 answers to Can Chemical Peeling Be Done at Home?
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At home treatments
Anything sold for home use is not going to be as powerful or effective as the medicine used by a doctor. You get what you pay for in this life! You also run the risk of having untoward effects of the "at home" version. These may bring you to the doctors office in the end. Unfortunately I have seen some disasters caused in the Spa when the operator did not ask enough questions before treating her client.
Beverly Johnson, MD
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon
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Gentle Glycolic Acid Peels can be done at home, but not TCA
Glycolic acid peels are gentle and often done at home without problems but when you get into the TCA peels , they should be done by your doctor since a lot can go wrong if not done correctly and with appropriate steroid creams for aftercare.
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Chemical Peeling at Home
Yes, it can be done but is not a good idea.
Chemical peels can have serious side effects and should be taken very seriously. You are better off having it done by an expert.
Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Superficial peels
Chemical peels are divided into 3 categories: Superficial,medium depth and deep peels. Superfical peels like glycolic and salicylic acid in small concentration could be used at home with proper instructions. It is important to remmeber that small concentrations could still be harmfull if layering is done. Best of luck!
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Chemical peeling at home
Mild chemical peeling (e.g. 8-35%) with glycolic acid can be performed at home, though stronger, more effective peels should be performed in a medical clinic. It is important to determine your skin type and to see if a chemical peel will help you with your particular problem since sometimes laser or creams can be more helpful.
