Can Chemical Peel Be Done Immediately After a Microdermabrasion Service?

Dear patient, I often perform a microdermabrasion or Manual Epidermal Dermabrasion before a chemical peel. The Microdermabrasion removes the top Epidermal layers and allows the TCA, Jessner, and even Phenol peel to get absorbed more evenly into the skin. There is one caveat: Any peel will become stronger and go deeper after Microdermabrasion. Once the Epidermis is removed the chemical peel can penetrate deeper and more caution is advised. Please make sure you get your treatments by an experienced Dermatologist. I hope this was helpful Yours. Dr David R.

Thank you for your question. A microdermabrasion treatment can be preformed prior to a peel, when done correctly it will prep the skin and allow the peel to penetrate deeper. However if this treatment is not done properly you can end up with discoloration or burns. Be sure that you are going to a provider you have researched and trust. Also be sure you are closely following post care instructions; even a treatment done properly can have bad side effects when post care isn't followed.

-Best wishes