Why can a Hetters or phenol peel only be done once?

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Some peels are very harsh, and increase your risk of pigment irregularities. I hope this helps!

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

It is absolutely not true that you can only have a Hetter Peel one time.  I have as much experience as perhaps anyone in the country with this procedure (thirteen years of active clinical practice and have done hundreds of these procedures) and I have used it more than once on many happy patients.  And I have done it on myself on multiple occasions too! Please choose a doctor who is VERY experienced with this procedure.  Good luck!

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

A Phenol Peel is usually effective enough that it is not necessary to repeat it. Occasionally a patient will request a second peel years after the first to further improve specific areas.Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

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