Recently, I have had 2 chemical peels which haven't improved my skin very much. Since having the peels, when my pimples heal they leave pits. Before the peels I had never had a problem with this. I had pimples, but they didn't leave pits after healing. Why would this be? Also, should I be getting chemical peels if I still have active acne?
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Answer: Acne and pimples treated with TCA peels + MelaPads for acne scars pigmented
Facial chemical peels can cause blood vessels on the face to appear more prominent in all individuals, but particularly in patients with rosacea. If you are looking to get a chemical peel for sun-damaged skin, you may want to consider Intense Pulsed Light/Fotofacial treatments that will address...
I respectfully disagree with whoever instructed you not to apply moisturizer until you are done peeling. A 20% TCA peel basically inflicts a superficial wound. Wounds heal faster and better when they are kept moist. I instruct my patients to apply a bland moisturizer (e.g. Aveeno, Cetaphil,...
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