What is the downtime for a chemical peel?

Chemical peels are different strengths and go to different depths.  The deeper the peel, the longer the recovery.  A very light peel could be done with essentially no down time.  Much deeper peels may take a week or so for the immediate recovery and then up to a month or so of some redness.  

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.

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Light peels wood cause redness for a few hours or a couple of days. Medium peels would be more like a week. Deep peels such as phenol and Croton oil will result in redness for about 2 to 3 months. The decision to have appeal needs to include consideration of how comfortable you are with some redness for that. Of time. Makeup can help conceal, but with a public facing job you may not be willing to accept this. It made me doing multiple light peels, which has good results, but still can't achieve the outcome of a deeper peel.

we currently offer seven different strength peels. Every patient's skin is different, meaning they need different ingredients and concentrations in order to achieve the best result. Our team of specialists are extremely well-versed in the varying peel strengths and can determine the best course of action for you. If you were to do a light chemical peel you would not have any downtime. No redness or flaky skin.

Hello - for your lifestyle, it may be preferable to have a series of monthly light peels rather than one medium depth peel. You can achieve excellent results, and most people can cover the flaking that occurs for the week after each peel with moisturizer and still go to work like normal. I hope this helps! - Dr. Brown

Superficial chemical peels have very minimal downtime and most people can return to work the next day. Moderate depth peels will cause more swelling and redness, and downtime is about a week . Redness in moderate peels may take up to one month to resolve fully and skin peeling will also be more important. Remember, that sun protection is very important before and after chemical peels. I hope this help. All the best, Dr.Michon

there is no way to answer this question without more information. First, we need to know what you are interested in accomplishing. There are multiple peels available. They have variable recoveries from none to three weeks. There are also other procedures that can accomplish similar results with less down the. Take your concerns to a reputable Plastic Surgeon who can help you meet your goals with minimal down time.