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No, a glycolic peel will have no effect on a filler. The peel is more superficial and the filler is deeper in the tissues.
A glycolic peel will not affect Radiesse. The peel will only affect the most outer layers of the skin and the Radiesse is injected into deeper layers under the skin.
Radiesse Volumizing Filler is used for subdermal implantation, that meansit is injected deep under your skin.After injection, patients may experienceswelling, bruising or redness. Glycolic Peels are used for skin texture andtone improvement. Chemical peels come in different strength, therefore downtimeafter procedure may vary. Usually dermal fillers are not performed the same dayas chemical peels, because injections may induce side effects, such as skinirritation or inflammation. For best results it is recommended to perform thesecosmetic procedures 5-6 days apart.
A glycolic acid peel in a superficial peel which should have not impact on Radiesse which injected deeper in the skin. I would avoid doing these treatments on the same day, however.
Glycolic peels will not affect Radiesse. Radiesse is injected deep under the skin. A peel will not affect the skin tissue at that depth. It is more superficial.
Peels affect the outer layers of skin called the epidermis and dermis. Radiesse is injected deeper into the layer below the skin so it will not be affected by any type of chemical peels.
The glycolic peel is a superficial peel that removes the epithelium or top dead cells of your skin. Fillers are injected just below the skin or some in the deeper fatty tissue. The glycolic peel will not interfer with the filler. I would not suggest having them done at the same time in the same area.
I would start the process with Luminase and Exfolase creams to lighten the skin, followed by fractional laser therapy. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
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