To help with pigmentation issues, dull skin, and fine lines, I'm considering having either a series of 3 to 4 7% TCA + 2% salicylic peels, or just a single TCA peel at a higher strength (25% to 35%). What would you recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a series of low-strength peels vs. one higher strength peel?
Answer: For dark skin, several lighter peels do better for discolorations than 1 medium peel For light skinned patients, the 1 medium TCA peel with only 1 week downtime is great for wrinkles and discolorations. For darker complexed patients, 4-6 light peels at 2 week intervals with no downtime do well since a medium peel can cause a lot of irritation which may hyperpigment with sun exposure and make discolorations worse. Always use a cortisone lotion for the first 1-2 weeks after any peel and sun screens and bleaching creams to prevent discoloration later.
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Answer: For dark skin, several lighter peels do better for discolorations than 1 medium peel For light skinned patients, the 1 medium TCA peel with only 1 week downtime is great for wrinkles and discolorations. For darker complexed patients, 4-6 light peels at 2 week intervals with no downtime do well since a medium peel can cause a lot of irritation which may hyperpigment with sun exposure and make discolorations worse. Always use a cortisone lotion for the first 1-2 weeks after any peel and sun screens and bleaching creams to prevent discoloration later.
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April 6, 2010
Answer: There is no free lunch in chemical peeling Several weaker peels does not equal one stronger peels. The mild peel that you are describing is very mild. It will modestly freshen the skin. It is associated with almost no downtime. However, the results simply will never equal the effect of a TCA 25%. Two 25% TCA peels will never equal the effect of a single 35% TCA peel.
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April 6, 2010
Answer: There is no free lunch in chemical peeling Several weaker peels does not equal one stronger peels. The mild peel that you are describing is very mild. It will modestly freshen the skin. It is associated with almost no downtime. However, the results simply will never equal the effect of a TCA 25%. Two 25% TCA peels will never equal the effect of a single 35% TCA peel.
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April 5, 2010
Answer: Chemical Peels Yes, several lower strength peels and be useful if you do not want to undergo a higher strength peel. It is really up to you whether you want to undergo one long recovery (1 week or so for the higher strength peel) or several shorter recovery (1 day or so for the light peels). Cost may also be a factor since one peel may end up being less expensive then several lower strength peels. Good luck.
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April 5, 2010
Answer: Chemical Peels Yes, several lower strength peels and be useful if you do not want to undergo a higher strength peel. It is really up to you whether you want to undergo one long recovery (1 week or so for the higher strength peel) or several shorter recovery (1 day or so for the light peels). Cost may also be a factor since one peel may end up being less expensive then several lower strength peels. Good luck.
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Answer: High Strength Chemical Peel vs Several Low-Strength Peels For those people who have significant sun damage with many areas of hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia (red spots) in association with multiple wrinkles (deep and moderate lines), I recommend CO2 laser resurfacing or a good deep chemical peel with a phenol solution. These are the gold standard treatments for these conditions.
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Answer: High Strength Chemical Peel vs Several Low-Strength Peels For those people who have significant sun damage with many areas of hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia (red spots) in association with multiple wrinkles (deep and moderate lines), I recommend CO2 laser resurfacing or a good deep chemical peel with a phenol solution. These are the gold standard treatments for these conditions.
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Light peel vs deeper peel Without evaluating you specifically, light peels can be performed to give a gradual appearance with almost no downtime. However, it may not give you the results you want. A deeper peel may be better and get the results that you want sooner.
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April 9, 2010
Answer: Light peel vs deeper peel Without evaluating you specifically, light peels can be performed to give a gradual appearance with almost no downtime. However, it may not give you the results you want. A deeper peel may be better and get the results that you want sooner.
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