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Who Should Do Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion?
asked 2 years ago by Lisa in CT in New Haven, CT
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
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I was wondering, who should administer Chemical peels and Microdermbrasion--an aesthetician or a physician?
2 answers to Who Should Do Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion?
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Chemical peel & microdermabrasion by physicians or aestheticians
Lisa in CT,
Generally, very superficial skin treatments such as fruit peels or microdermabrasion may be performed by anyone (physician, nurse, aesthetician, etc). Some companies sell such peel kits for home use by patients themselves.
Chemical peels vary by skin depth penetration, chemical agent & concentration, and application. Deeper peels have better results. Only board-certified physicians may administer chemical peels once a certain depth has been reached. Potential serious...
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This is debatable
Hello,
Lower strength peels can probably be safely administered by either, but understand that you are paying for experience. Your better results with deeper peels will more likely be in the hands of an experienced physician.
