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I agree with Dr. Whitt that prophylaxis would be a good idea and would suggest taking Valtrex as prophylaxis the same day as your chemical peel procedure (2 grams in the morning and 2 grams in the evening).Good luck.
Although an 8% peel is very superficial and the likihood of an herpetic infection is very small, I would recommend treating you before and for a few days after your peel. I give Valtrex to all of my peel or resurfacing patients if they have any history of cold sores, etc.
Chemical peels on the arms of the medium strength, which is the level needed to improve coloration, might scar the arms so they should be avoided. Superficial peels might be done to allow topical lightening creams to be more effective. Fraxel is a very good alternative. Several Fraxel Re:store...
TCA peels come in a variety of strengths from 10% to 50% . The 10 % peel can be done as frequently as once a month and deeper peels such as 35% TCA as often as 6 months. The stronger the peel the longer the healing time and the deeper the penetration of the acid. Usually in my office we do...
Doing a few 15-20% TCA peels around the eyes do great for fine lines or 1 peel of 30-35% TCA also ($350 each). The recovery time is 1 week with all TCA peels. The first day you look like you had a sunburn, then the next 2-3 days, the dead skin getting ready to come off turns dark, then the 5th -...
