Multiple superficial/medium chemical peels vs one deep peel for aged, wrinkled, sun damaged skin?

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My research using the internet has not given me a definitive answer. Hopefully the doctors on this site will. Do multiple superficial or medium depth chemical peels such as TCA/Jessner peels deliver the same or similar results of those achieved by one deep Phenol peel for aged wrinlkled, sun damaged skin? Thank you for your responses.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In our office, we advocate multiple chemical peels for superficial aging as opposed to a deeper peel for acne scars. Chemical peels work well. In addition, Ematrix is a great option for acne scars in our office. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Julia Carroll, MD, FRCPC · Answer

I don't believe that multiple superficial peels add up to a deep peel.  The reason is that if the damage, wrinkle or pigmentation is in the dermis (deeper skin) then simply removing the epidermis (superficial skin) repeatedly  will not address the issue.  I get the best results for deep wrinkles with full field laser resurfacing.  Patients will have a one week recovery with a bit of pink skin for a few weeks. The rsults are fantastic.  The procedure is very safe and controlled and the results are long lasting with usually just one treatment. I find laser resurfacing safer and more consistenly better results compared to peels.

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