Would a medium peel or Infini RF on already damaged moisture barrier be a bad idea?

October 28, 2021
Asked By:ajtennant in England, United Kingdom

My skin barrier is compromised after years of microneedling and poor aftercare (smoking), along with Retinol use. I've always had oily skin but now it's both extremely dry after washing (even using gentle face washes) but producing oil at a ridiculous rate, causing breakouts, inflammation etc. My question is, I'd like to undergo treatments (a medium peel or Infini RF) to help some of the scarring, pigmentation and general texture issues - is this a bad idea on a damaged moisture barrier?

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Answer: A chemical peel can help reset the skins barrier and aid production of collagen.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2024

Answer: A chemical peel can help reset the skins barrier and aid production of collagen.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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