How Often Should I Have Chemical Peel?

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

It all depends on the depth of the peel and your concern. Usually, you can expect once every two to four weeks, with lighter peels being more frequent.

Thank you for your question!Peels can be done every four to six weeks. The different peels we offer at my office...Alpha Beta Professional Peels:patented formulas use a blend of acids at low concentrations to deliver maximum benefits without irritation, dryness, or flaking.• Frequency: Every 4 to 6 weeks.• Downtime: None• Available in: Original, Extra strength & Clinical strengthRetinol Peels: Our deeper peels—which also go by names like the vitamin A peel or retinoic acid peel—deliver a stronger concentration of acid, followed by a high dose of retinol, or vitamin A, to maximize ingredient penetration and absorption of the anti-aging actives.• Frequency: A few times a year• Downtime: 5 to 7 days• Available in: Universal, Intermediate & AdvancedTCA Peel: The deepest peel in our arsenal; it can only be performed by physicians as it contains powerful but effective trichloroacetic acid to deliver intense treatment—and results.• Frequency: Once every 5+ years• Downtime: Up to 2 weeksBody Peels: Great for treating body acne, aging skin, hyperpigmentation, and textural roughness.• Frequency Every 4 to 6 weeks• Alpha Beta® Body Peel Light peel – Downtime None• Retinol Peel for Body Deep peel – Downtime 5 to 7 days

Assuming you are referring to light chemical peels, they are safe to do monthly.  I prefer having an interval of at least 2-3 weeks between peels to allow full epidermal healing.   

Not all chemical peel agents or formulations of such are the same. Peels are divided as very superficial, superficial, medium and deep. Very superficial peels such as retinoids (Retin-A) or glycolic acid 5-10% can be used daily and at times can be found in OTC formulations such as Neostrata or Glytone cleansers.
Superficial peels such as salicylic acid and the higher concentration glycolics are usually administered every 4-6 weeks. Medium peels such as TCA 30 + Jessner's can be given every 6 months or so. Deep phenol peels are a once in a lifetime ordeal or once every few years or so.
My current regimen when it comes to peels puts the first 3 in together with the medium peel an option but not a must. It important to assess the patient and see what they want to achieve with a peel. In all proper use of sun protection and emollients is key to achieve success with any peel and is eually important than the peel itself.