Will getting a second chemical peel hurt or help my skin?

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I received a chemical peel a few weeks ago, and am currently awaiting my second treatment scheduled for this week (every 4-6 weeks, my appointment being right at the 4 week mark). I saw really good results with little to no purging the first time with a salicylic acid peel, but am nervous to do another one for fear of purging since I didn't have it too badly the first time. Will my second salicylic acid peel HURT or HELP my skin?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

With so many different strenghts and types of peels, it is easy to taylor a series of peels for everyone. Peels help so much and the more you do, the better. Even if you get a little discoloration sometime, keep peeling until the coloration resolves back to normal.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

I recommend receiving a chemical peel every 4-6 weeks to keep the skin healthy and to keep you skin cell renewal rate where it should be. Chemical Peels can help with fine lines, texture, blemishes, pore size, and even pigmentation. I would check with your provider and get their recommendation as well. A line i would suggest would be Skin Medica . They have several different peels available depending on your concern.

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

Peels can make your skin peel youthful, soft, and rejuvenated. Much of the answer to this depends on the strength of the peel. If you barely peeled and your skin is no longer pink, then it is possible to have another peel. Your physician will have to determine if your skin has heeled completely. Many peels are done weekly or monthly depending on the type, strength, and your expectations.

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