Can I have laser hair removal before a chemical peel on the same day?

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is not recommended to have a chemical peel same day as laser hair removal. Suggested time to wait would be a week after LHR. Your skin is more sensitive after laser treatment, and adding a chemical peel same day may cause serious side effects. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.I hope this helps.

Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD · Answer

While it depends upon the area(s) to be treated, the type of laser used and the strength and type of chemical peel, the two procedures can be safely performed at the same visit. We make the decision based upon the patient's skin type and factors such as settings used on the day of the visit to determine whether or not to proceed, but in many cases this is possible.

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