What Are the Risks of a Chemical Peel on my Chest and Arms?

The more you chemically peel the chest and arms with medium peels (not heavy), the more even the color and texture.  Arms and chests do good but need several peels 3-4 wks apart and good aftercare.  Expect roughly about $1500 per peel.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

 

 

Dermatologists peel chests and arms all the time. We have to be careful on the chest and neck as there can be potential for scarring if not done correctly. I would never promise a patient that they would DEFINITELY look better from any procedure and would caution you about the honestly of anyone who promises 100%.  Your doctor might want you to use a retinoid and a bleaching cream prior to the peel or might suggest doing a blue light or a laser instead. See someone that you trust and get their opinion but remember that nobody should say definitely to anything. That is an invitation to an unhappy patient. 

The skin of the face heals very differently than the skin off the face.  The face has numerous stem cells that help the skin heal.  The chest and arms have much fewer stem cells.  The mild peeling agents that can be used off the face are unlikely to actually clear the freckles.  Non ablative services are more likely to successful rather than a chemical peel like fotofacial.