“Impressed by the results”
Chemical peel: Worth it
Pain: Mild
I had my medium peel done by my plastic surgeon a few months after having done an upper eyelid lift and rhinoplasty, all of which i'd also recommend. It was a bit uncomfortable but not painful. It looked like a mild sunburn right after. I am 41 and have fair skin with some wrinkles and sun damage spots. A couple of days after the peel, my skin began to peel. It took about 7-9 days for it to completely peel. As my skin peeled off, so did many of the sun spots. The ones that had deeper pigmentation did not peel off. Overall, I was impressed. It did not have any effect on my fine lines and wrinkles. I will be going to my local day spa for my next peel. They have a 50% peel and only charge $80. At some point I'd like to start doing them at home. I know there are web sites that sell various levels of peels. I'd be interested to know if anyone has tried at home peels and at what stregnths.
Sep 9, 2008Comments and replies (9)
5 posts
26 Oct 2008
Becky656 Glad to hear your results were pleasing to you. I do obtain Glycolic peels on the internet and have been extremely pleased with the results. I use a 50% peel once a week. I also use several other skin treatments at home that I am very pleased with. If you want to know the website for the peels let me know. I dont know if I can publish the info here. If you follow directions to a tee an don't misuse the products you can get great results. Good luck.
23 posts
20 Nov 2008
I myself have done 30% Glycolics at home. Was a bit apprehensive at first as I have never done them but once the first one was over it was a piece of cake from there. Just follow the directions carefully and work up in time as you go along in the peel series. I am currently going on my last in a series of 6 30% peels...I have tolerated the 30% very well. I have noticed improvement in my skin texture and tone. My coloring is very even and skin is baby soft. Going to take a month off and start up with either a 40% or 50% for the next series. Can't wait to see the results from that! Just make sure you are purchasing from a reputable seller...there are many out there to choose from.
1 post
19 Jan 2009
Could you let me know the web site for the peels also? Thak you so much! -- Editor note: This user can be contacted privately by clicking on their username.
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16 Feb 2009
Hello, I am so interested too.Did you find the web site of where to purchase the peel and what is the name of the item? Thanks
2 posts
24 Apr 2009
It'd be wonderful if more pics were posted of befores & afters on this site! ;)
3 posts
24 Apr 2009
The peel results really don't show up as well as pics in my experience. You could try youtube. People post "how to's" for everything including at home peels.
3 posts
25 Apr 2009
I also use Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA Anti-Wrinkle as a daily moisture lotion. I use it at night. It stings a little similar to a peel but you get used to it. I use a regular anti wrinkle type moisturizer for daytime. My face feels smooth and looks great with this routine.