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What is the Most Effective Chemical Peel?

asked 8 months ago by healthyneeds
Latest answer by Donn R. Chatham, MD
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What is the most effective chemical peel?

4 answers to What is the Most Effective Chemical Peel?

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This question is incorrectly phrased.

RM2Dance The right question should be" What is the most effective peel for my issues? The reason this is the correct question is that there are many types of peel that very profoundly in strength. The key with correctly using a chemical peeling agent is to select and use an agent that just accomplishes the desired improvement. This is more art than science. Using an agent that is stronger than necessary means unnecessarily damaging the skin. This most be... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Chemical Peel: would it be right for me?

Since all patients have skin, it is worthwhile to evaluate what type of skin care would be most suitable for each individual. Age of skin, skin type and heritage, amount of sun damage, and other factors are very important. And when it comes to chemical peels, there are varied factors: type of peel, how deeply it can affect skin, and amount of healing needed are just a few questions that we try to answer for our patients. Some very light peels can be performed by patients themselves and... more
Donn R. Chatham, MD

Louisville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I agree with Dr. Retire with a couple of exceptions.

I don't believe that any of the chemical peels do a good job on pores. Phenol peels are the most effective peels for wrinkles, but also the most risky often causing loss of pigment and a flat white porecelain scarred appearance.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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It depends on what you are trying to accomplish

If acne is your problem and you don't have sensitive dry skin, Salacylic acid peels are great. For acne or rosacea patients with sensitive skin, TCA peels at 10-18% are great, especially when combined with calming ingredients. The phenol peel is the most effective for wrinkles but there are considerable risks. Glycolic peels are great for superficiAl mild pigmentation issues. The 35% TCA is workhorse peel which is great for pigmentation, large pores, acne scarring, fine lines, and some... more
Carla R. Retief, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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