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Results Better Than I Thought for 20% TCA Peel - Newport Beach, CA

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Spent: $1,200 in Newport Beach, Ca

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Posted 13 Apr 2011

I had pretty good skin to start with but there were some things I wanted to improve. Not only did the chemical peel improve the items I wanted to address but it also had some other benefits.

***The texture of the skin in my tear troughs under my eyes was crepe like and would make the concealer look "cakey". The skin texture has been dramatically improved. The surprise is that my under eye circles almost invisible now. I don't even need to put on concealer anymore.

***When I smile I would get a bunch of wrinkles under my left eye. There was one deep wrinkle and the other finer wrinkles. Those fine wrinkles are gone and the deep wrinkle is much less noticeable.

***I had orange peel texture on my lower cheeks and around my mouth. Much of this is now gone. The deep texture on my left lower cheek is still there, but significantly improved.

***The skin above my lips looks awesome. My hubby even said "the skin around your mouth looks great".

I am now 6 days post peel and my skin is as soft, pink, moist and wrinkle free as a baby's bottom.

My skin is quite pink, but the pinkness is well hidden by mineral make-up. I love my new skin. I am glad I did this.

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My Doctor: Joseph Thomas Cruise, MD

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Dr. C has done a face lift, fat transfer and breast augmentation for me. I have been pleased with my experience for each one of those procedures. I knew he would be the surgeon for me to do my chemical peel. He gives great results and has a great bedside manner and his staff is awesome.

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BrittB 14 Apr 2011

Hi Misty,

Welcome to Chemical Peel community. Glad you had such a positive experience. Thanks so much for the pictures, it's good to see the many stages of healing. Did you have any pain during the procedure? Since you had such a positive experience are you going have this done when needed in the future? Please keep us updated.

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt

Misty H. (RealFriend) 14 Apr 2011
One hour before the procedure I put a numbing cream, Emla on my face. I also took a Xanax pill. Once at the surgeon's office I took another Xanax pill. I was then given numbing shots in my face. I did experience a stinging sensation that lasted a few minutes. It was better than I thought. A surgical assistant was there with a fan and that really helped. It was worth it. I am very pleased with the results.
Susan7206 5 Jun 2011
You're skin looks great!! Congrats on such great results!!
prettymachine 19 Jun 2011
brilliant day-by-day pictures, they are so useful to show exactly what happens

great results, you must be really pleased

Jen
prettymachine.co.uk
irisheyes806 23 Jun 2011
You look beautiful!!!!
chemicalpee-cost.com 27 Jul 2011
very helpful...thanks for information
Haleyandre 1 Aug 2011
You look amazing!
Misty H. (RealFriend) 19 Aug 2011
Thanks everyone. I am 4 months post chemical peel and the redness has gone away. I think the chemical peel is a wonderful procedure. I wish I could do my whole body to get rid of the sun spots from my sun worshiping days.
Beam 26 Sep 2011

Your skin look great! Thanks for sharing photos. Howmany time did you do? Is one time will have a good result?

Misty H. (RealFriend) 4 Nov 2011
Thanks Beam. This was my first chemical peel and I love the results. I also use Retin A to help my skin look it's best.

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