Is there a point to getting a steam bath or a steam facial before a chemical peel? Maybe even the day or night before or maybe the same day so as to help slough off the dead skin as well as pure things from inside the pores to get the peel to penetrate more? Or, is there no actual science to this? Will it help at all? Is this good before facial extractions as well? Will it help soften blackheads and dead skin to be removed?
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TCA CROSS is an excellent treatment for individual ice pick acne scars. It can't be used over the entire face because it would be too strong. Many patients are helped by this treatment.
I would follow the advice of your aesthetcian as she knows your skin best. Likely, you need an aggressive treatment plan to see great results hence why she recommended to follow with the peel. Always do what makes you feel the most comfortable however, most providers would not recommend a ...
Hello. Thank you for your question. The chemical peel will help with the superficial hyperpigmentation and the Aerolase Neo will help with the deeper pigmentation.
