Chemical peel side effects

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6 answers to “Chemical peel side effects”

A: Chemical peels have risks that are lowered by being cautious

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are many risks with chemical peels (trichloroacetic acid, jessners peel, salicylic, rescorcinal, lactic acid, vitalase, retinoic acid, etc) including but not limited to, scarring, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, acne flares, eyelid malposition, infection, poor results. There are many levels of peels... more

A: Chemical peel side effects varies according to depth

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Chemical peels are divided according to the depth of penetration into three groups: 1. Light peels (superficial): Glycolic, salicylic etc... 2. Medium depth:TCA 3. Deep peels: Phenol. The clinical effect and also side effects varies according to the depth. Superficial and medium depth side effects are... more

A: Peel risks

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The basic risks of a chemical peel are scars, hypopigmentation, and hyperpigmentation. There are many types of peels and many strengths of peels designed to peel down to varying skin depths. A phenol peel can even be absorbed and have systemic side effects.

A: Risks of Peeling usually related to depth of peel

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There are numerous potential side effects to peels and the severity is generally related to the depth. Depending on the type of peel this can be a function of the concentration or the relative proportions of the ingredients. Side effects include hyper or hypopigmentation, prolonged redness, herpes activation... more

A: Benefits and risks of chemical peels

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

I perform several deep chemical peels per week and firmly believe that they represent an important modality for facial rejuvenation. The risks of chemical peeling include hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, pain, scarring, and foliliculitis. These risks are minimized with an experienced... more

A: Side effects or risks from facial peel

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

As with any procedure, there are risks. Risks are dependent on the type of chemical used and the medical condition of the patient. For most over the counter superficial peels, risks are minimal. For deeper peels, such as TCA and phenol, rewards are great, but there are risks. Redness and skin peeling can be... more