Waiting to Get Laser Resurfacing After Chemical Peel?

June 20, 2009
Asked By:jlb17 in new jersey

How long after Chemical Peel would it be safe to get Laser Resurfacing? I was trying to avoid the expense of a Laser treatment by using a Chemical Peel to help with some shallow acne scars and uneven texture but realize now that I probably need something more powerful to do the job. I have been doing extensive research on Active FX/Deep FX and do not want to receive burns by receiving the laser too soon after the peel. What is the time frame you recommend? I saw somewhere 2-4 weeks?

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January 26, 2018

Answer: Wait a year after chemical peel and only have non-ablative Erbium laser resurfacing

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Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 26, 2018

Answer: Wait a year after chemical peel and only have non-ablative Erbium laser resurfacing

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Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2023

Answer: Recommend waiting at least 2 weeks post chemical peel to do a laser treatment

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2023

Answer: Recommend waiting at least 2 weeks post chemical peel to do a laser treatment

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January 26, 2018

Answer: How long after Chemical Peel is safe to get Laser Resurfacing

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January 26, 2018

Answer: How long after Chemical Peel is safe to get Laser Resurfacing

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