How often do I have to get a chemical peel to maintain the results?

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A: Glycolic peels

Shawn Allen, MD

How many treatments and how far apart you get them is determined by what you are trying to treat.  for long term benefits on wrinkles this superficial peel is not the treatment of choice by any means.  For some superficial textural changes and mild pigmentation issues this can do pretty well. ... more

A: Frequency of Chemical peels depends on desired result and indication

Hassan Galadari, MD

Pathology such as pigmentation and scarring aside, chemical peels are a great way to maintain the natural look of the skin and maintenance of a healthy complexion and texture. I tell my patients that chemical peels are similar to working out, but for the skin. With time, collagen synthesis and and skin... more

A: Everybody should have a chemical peel at least once a year

David Hansen, MD

Chemical peels refresh the skin and get rid of sun damage so I recommend at least a yearly peel for everyone. Light chemical peels should be done every 3 months @ $250 each and medium peels done once a year at $500 each.

A: Regularity of chemical peel depends upon strength and reason for peeling

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, Chemical peels offer improvement for different issues at different strengths with different healing times. I use stronger peels to improve things more at longer intervals and then use weaker peels more frequently to maintain those results with lesser healing times.

A: Chemical Peel frequency depends on skin condition

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Mild chemical peels can be done once a month to exfoliate the skin and improve skin texture. If you have acne prone skin or hyper pigmentation you should commit to a package of 5-10 peels in order to get the acne in control or to improve the discoloration. Depending on the skin condition, chemical peels can be... more

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drhumes
24 posts
18 Oct 2007

Light chemical peels are usually recommended monthly, with deeper peels every 3 to 12 months, depending on the patient’s skin Chemical Peels range anywhere from $80 -$400 per treatment

Audriella
1 post
22 Jul 2009

Do you recommend at-home glycolic peels? If yes, which ones would you recommend please. Thank you.

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