I'm planning to have a series of light chemical peels. The first went great. 1) If I wait 2 weeks between peels, can I expect similar experiences with my future peels? I'm worried they will hurt more now that a layer of skin has been removed. 2) Will it hurt less if wait longer 3-4 weeks between peels? And 3) should I be counting 2 weeks from the last peel, or two weeks from when I *finished* peeling?
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Experiencing tightness and dryness after a medium-depth peel, such as the Perfect Derma Peel, is quite common. This is part of the skin's natural healing process as it regenerates new cells. Here are some suggestions to help alleviate the tightness and dryness:
Moisturize Regularly: Use a...
Chemical peels are excellent for the bikini area. We often use these in addition to daily application of Melarase creams to reduce pigmentation and spots related to folliculitis. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Certain medium to deep chemical peels can be effective for deep vertical lines. I would only go to a board-certified dermatologist who personally performs her/his own peels, is experienced in performing these peels and does quite a bit of them, to avoid serious side effects. Otherwise, one can...
