Can I Obtain Chemical Peel for Just my Hands Legs and Feet

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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William P. Coleman III, MD · Answer

Superficial chemical peels are best for the arm and legs. They are quite safe, and easy to have done. These need to be repeated several times for results. See further discussion below:

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

Chemical peels can be applied to parts of the body other than the face to treat acne, blemishes and to improve the texture of the skin. Just avoid deeper peels. The skin cells in hair follicles are important in recovery after a chemical peel. The are fewer hair follicles on places such as the hands so is best to be more cautious.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Chemical peels do great for hands, feet and legs but usually need to be done a few times at 2-4 week intervals and followed up with a cortisone lotion, spf sunscreen and  bleaching cream.

Edward Lack, MD (retired) · Answer

Chemical peels can be used on legs, hands, and feet. chemical peels come in various chemicals and different strengths. Arms and legs do not have a lot of glands to heal the skin after peeling so deep peels are not appropriate.

Can I Obtain Chemical Peel for Just my Hands Legs and Feet

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Answer: Hands, legs and feet can be chemically peeled quite well but usually need a few peels.

Answer: Hands, legs and feet can be chemically peeled quite well but usually need a few peels.

Answer: Chemical peels can be used on legs, hands, and feet

Answer: Chemical peels can be used on legs, hands, and feet

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Can I Obtain Chemical Peel for Just my Hands Legs and Feet

Answers (5)

Answer: Hands, legs and feet can be chemically peeled quite well but usually need a few peels.

Answer: Hands, legs and feet can be chemically peeled quite well but usually need a few peels.

Answer: Chemical peels can be used on legs, hands, and feet

Answer: Chemical peels can be used on legs, hands, and feet

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