Asked By:6205anon in Hawthorne, Queensland, Australia
Is it safer to start with a 25% lactic acid peel first before you move onto stronger peels? How long would you leave on for and should I test on skin prior??
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Answer: The strength and type of peel should be chosen according to the client’s skin type, skin preparation and goals.
The wedding is a big day and your skin has to be equally ready. I would advise against doing a chemical peel 2 weeks before the wedding or something that you have never had before. Chemical peels or Clear and Brilliant (which is a mini-fraxel) are all excellent treatments. But if you have ne...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
It sounds like you're experiencing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), a common condition where the skin becomes darker after an inflammatory event, such as a chemical peel. Here are some insights and suggestions:
Understanding PIH: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when the...
