Safe and Effective Chemical Peel for Under Eye Area?

August 25, 2009
Asked By:eazarafs in United Arab Emirates

I just had my first glycolic acid peel (20%) for the under eye and felt a slight burn. But after that, nothing realy happened. The doctor said she will be using more concentration every time, but I wonder if it works at all? I have a fair skin and "some" pigmentation and fine mechanical wrinkles under eyes when I smile. Nothing severe, but I feel less elasticity of skin under the eyes. How effective would be 8 treatments of glycolic acid peels, starting at 20% conentration, and increasing it every time?

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August 26, 2009

Answer: Safe chemical peel depends on how dark your skin is

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 26, 2009

Answer: Safe chemical peel depends on how dark your skin is

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 26, 2009

Answer: Multiple glycolic acid peels for under eye creases may work

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Multiple glycolic acid peels for under eye creases may work

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