Chemical Peel for Face: Tips for Choosing the Right One

October 11, 2007
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I have trouble understanding all the names and concentrations for chemical facial peel. TCA, AHA peels, Jessner peel, Obagi, etc.  How do you know what's best for the face?

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June 17, 2019

Answer: Chemical peels are an extremely effective way in which...

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Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2019

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Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 16, 2024

Answer: Recommend starting off with a Melapeel combined with Melarase creams to give an overall glow

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

Answer: Recommend starting off with a Melapeel combined with Melarase creams to give an overall glow

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Traditional Chemical Peels & The Punctuated Phenol Peel Work Well For Wrinkles, Crepey Skin, & Blotchy Pigmentation

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 30, 2017

Answer: Traditional Chemical Peels & The Punctuated Phenol Peel Work Well For Wrinkles, Crepey Skin, & Blotchy Pigmentation

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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April 1, 2010

Answer: Choosing the right chemical peel for you

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Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 1, 2010

Answer: Choosing the right chemical peel for you

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Armando Soto, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2020

Answer: Chemical Peel

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Answer: Chemical Peel

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