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What Precautions to Take for Safe At-home Chemical Peeling?
asked 2 years ago by Arya in india
Latest answer by Reena Rupani, MD
Question viewed 615 times
Tags: at-home, peeling, safety
I want peel off my skin at home because of very expensive at market. So please suggest what I can do for a safe peel?
3 answers to What Precautions to Take for Safe At-home Chemical Peeling?
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Don't try chemical peeling at home
Chemical peeling is a wonderful procedure for the improvement of many cosmetic concerns. But those chemicals that are actually strong enough to work can also be very dangerous, and should NOT be used outside of a medical setting.
Chemicals that are safe to use at home won't show a dramatic improvement. Chemicals that will show a dramatic improvement cannot be safely used at home. They must be carefully applied, or use can lead to burns, infections, and permanent scarring.
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Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Avoid at-home chemical peels
Be very careful--I notice you are writing form India, and one major concern with Indian skin is the depigmentation that could occur from improperly administered chemical peels. It is truly advisable to see a qualified practitioner for these procedures.
Reena Rupani, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Chemical Peel should not be done at home
Chemical peeling is not a do it yourself activity! It is far too easy to destory your appearence with scars and hypopigmentation. It takes cosmetic surgeons year to master chemical peels. If you think that it is expensive to pay an expert for a properly performed chemical peel, imagine what it cost to have an at home chemical peel corrected after you have horribly disfigured yourself.
