Would You Recommend Glycolic Acid Peels for a 19 Year Old? (photo)

First of all, a 50% glycolic acid peel is not likely to do much to remove acne scars or redness. Even though glycolic acid is considered a mild peel, there are many factors that affect the depth of penetration of the peel so self treatment is not advisable, especially by an inexperienced person.

In the days after a peel, the skin will get tight, shiny and can appear even more wrinkled than when you started. If that is what you mean by "worse", then the answer is yes. If you have other concerns, you should immediately see the physician who did your treatment.

30% glycolic acid is a light, superficial chemical peel that may penetrate to the bottom layer of the epidermis. In my office. there are no restrictions after the peel other than sun avoidance and using a good sunblock. Glycolic acid peels are best suited for mild to moderate textural...

   Hi,thank you for the question.You can wash your face with water immediately after the procedure as well.You can use mild face wash like Cetaphil for 2-3 days after the procedure.Avoid excessive sunexposure immediately,sunscreen application is must post  procedure. Avoid swimming and going to ...

Stinging shortly after a glycolic acid peel is applied is normal. It should go away after the peel is neutralized. If you had a mild burn, are not doing proper post peel care, or have an underlying skin condition such as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis, the symptoms might linger. Check with...

Yes, you are experiencing a burn from the chemical peel. The problem with many chemical peels is that they go too deep, too fast, and cannot be controlled. For people with sensitive skin (which you have clearly!), only chemical peels that have a time delay to them should be used. This prohibits...