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For this reason, the it is safest to direct this questions to your cosmetic surgeon who performed your chemical peel for accurate information.
One question for you is, what type of peel did you have? In general, I recommend that you refrain from all harsher skincare treatments such as the Clarisonic, topical RetinA or glycolic acid products until your skin feels and appears to have returned to normal. So when the skin sensitivity, redness, flakiness, crusting and/or peeling skin has completely resolved, then you can resume using your Clarisonic. Make sure to stay out of the sun as well.
In our practice we recommend about a month after the peel has finished to go back to normal facials, scrubs, etc...
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...
Multiple Light chem peels don't do the same as heavier peels but is still helpful. Usually 1-2 medium TCA peels does great for creases around the mouth and eyes. The more the better. sincerely, David Hansen,MD
I generally advise patients be off of Accutane for at least six months. Peels can be performed before you take Accutane, but please ask your doctor about a suitable waiting time before you start Accutane.
The symptoms of Rosacea are due to blood vessels in the skin. Triggers in the environment affect predisposed individuals causing their skin to overreact and turn red in response to these triggers. The results of chemical peels are not very predictable. If you are looking for...
I don't think it would be possible to make your skin elasticity worse with peels and laser treatments because both help to boost collagen production. For these folds you might want to consider fillers instead.
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