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All medicines have a theoretical and actual expiration date. I would advise you to seek the advice of a trained chemical peel expert to administer a potent Jessner peel for your skin.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Jessner's can be very inflammatory and can cause complications if not done properly. I suggest only going to a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in peels. Best, Dr. Emer.
Jessner solution usually has an expiration date on the bottle. These dates are determined by the maker of the peel and calculated by how long it takes for the active ingredients to lose their potency. There are other factors that can change the date too such as additives or preservatives in the solution. It is very important that the peel is not expired and used by a trained practitioner to achieve appropriate and expected results.
All chemical agents can weaken with time on the shelf, and have an expiration date. More important is the results you get from any chemical peel can vary depending on many factors such as pre-op treatment regimen and the number of applications, amount of solution and aggressiveness of the application. All of these components are part of the "art" of chemical peeling. Because of this, you can use a chemical such as Jessner's and get very different results, depending on your goals
Messner's peels are very effective as peel themselves. They can be used as the first agent a chemical peel treatment to allow deeper penetration of a second peeling agent like TCA. In my opinion, they can be stronger than glycolic acid peel if used with multiple passes as suggested by Dr. Emer....
Our office specializes in chemical peels. There are many technique-driven options for chemical peel administration. Also, the age of the chemical peel and its constitution may affect results. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thank you very much for your question. If the scars are indeed very deep and pronounced, Laser Resurfacing may be a better treatment option versus the chemical peel treatments. Fraxel and CO2 laser treatments have shown to work well with acne scar treatment. Be sure to discuss these potential...