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Can Chemical Peeling Be Done at Home?
Asked 30 months ago by
guriya in pakistan
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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.
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Gentle Glycolic Acid Peels can be done at home, but not TCA
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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!
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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.