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Is Full Body Chemical Peel Possible?

I have dark marks everywhere, my legs,face, stomach and my back. My skin tone is medium brown. Which peel is best for me?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by jay_per in Birmingham,al
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Full body chemical peels are appropriate for some people

Full body chemical peels are appropriate for some people. I have been using this technique for over 20 years to improve pigmentation problems and sun damage. We use lower strength peels on the chest, back, arms and legs than we do on the face. Usually a series of peels are recommended. As always find an experienced dermatologist who has been performing chemical peels for many years.
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Ahh...No!

Dear Jay Chemical peels are really only good for the face. Facial skin is unique on the body because of its density of stem cells from which the facial skin can heal. Peels and laser resurfacing stimulate these cells to repopulate the facial skin after partially wounding the skin. All other parts of the body lack the density of stem cells need to regenerate the skin. When for example skin of the chest is chemically peeled this lack of stem cells can result in scaring rather than... more

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