How many days should I wait between chemical peels?

The time required between peel treatments is dependent on many factors, including the patient’s skin type, the type of peeling agent (acid) used, and the concentration of the peeling agent. As a rule of thumb, I recommend that my patients have an initial course of peel treatments every 2 weeks for 4 weeks followed by one peel a month to maintain results. Peels are especially effective when used with a high quality skincare line such as Miracle 10. It is important to avoid the use of acids in your everyday skincare products for at least 3 days after a peel as they may aggregate the skin. Also, be sure to use sunblock each morning as peels can increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sun.

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question about chemical peels.  The wait period between chemical peels depends on the type of peel being used.  Our office typically advises patients to wait 4-6 weeks between treatments. 
To be sure you receive the best treatment, see two or more experienced, licensed and 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.