I don't know which cosmetic procedures I can have, if any, because I have lupus. I've been on remission for 7 years. Also, I never had cutaneous symptoms while my lupus was active. Is there a high risk for me with a chemical peel? If it's safe, which is the deepest peel that I could get (superficial, medium?) I know It would be better to have an apointment with a dermatologist, but I would rather spare my money if I can't have any cosmetic procedure anyway.
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The end goal—clear, beautiful skin—is the same no matter what peel you get. But a medical peel, like the ones we offer in my office, is much more powerful than anything you can get in a salon. The main reason: we use medical-grade skincare products that contain higher concentrations of act...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...
Trust your doctor. If they feel that 8 progressive glycolic acid peels are what you need, then that is probably a good estimate. You can always increase into the TCA peels later if needed.
