Can I Get Chemical Peels After Electrolysis?

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Can I have electrolysis treatments after a series of chemical peels? If I do would it ruin the results of the peels and roughen my skin? And also does it matter if its a mild peel, medium peel, or deep peel? I have'nt done any peels yet just hypotheically speaking.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

I do not think that the electrolysis will have any effect on the chemical peel results, as long as you have healed sufficiently from your peel.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

So much depends on the strength of the peel to be performed.  If you are having a series of peels by an aesthetician, these will be so light that electrolysis will have no bearing.  If the peels are being performed by a physician, I would recommend that you seek their advice on this issue.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

A series of peels usually refers to light chemical peels.  As long as your skin has healed, you can have electrolysis about 10 days after the peel and wait at least one week before the next light peel.  It will not affect the results of the peel.  With deeper peels, wait at least 10 days after total healing before having electrolysis.

Daniel I. Wasserman, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr. Cohen that if you want to have a peel, make sure it is not irritated and that it is done before the electrolysis.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

The best way to answer this is to say that nothing should be done to the skin after a chemical peel until it is completely healed and without complications. Depending on the type of peels this may be anywhere from 1-6 weeks.

Can I Get Chemical Peels After Electrolysis?

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Answer: Electrolysis after a peel, not before.

Answer: Electrolysis after a peel, not before.

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Can I Get Chemical Peels After Electrolysis?

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Answer: Electrolysis after a peel, not before.

Answer: Electrolysis after a peel, not before.

Answer: Electrolysis after a chemical peel

Answer: Electrolysis after a chemical peel

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