I want to get a Jessner peel. I have never had peels or facials before. Would it matter?

Yes, it can help with monomorphic shallow box car scars- note it is not a specific treatment, but a general one for scaring. Your scars must be 1. early or 2. shallow for Jessner's combined with TCA to work best. For deep ice pick scars, the peel of choice is high concentration super saturated ...

Chemical peels done at home are extremely risky. You could be left with permanent damage. Some things are better left to a professional and applying acid to the face is one of them. Please see an educated, licensed professional for treatment.

I have performed Jessner and TCA peels since 1999 and can tell you that most doctors don't spend enough time either explaining what can be expected from a Jessner peel or how to take care of the skin after the peel is done. Jessner peels can be very superficial but they can also penetrate very...

Good afternoon and thank you for your question! We typically advise patients to stop using any hydroquinone or exfoliants about five to seven days before receiving a chemical peel. Since Jessner's is a medium-depth peel I would advise stopping hydroquinone seven days prior. For more i...

Peels will not be enough to tighten skin but they will improve complexion and fine lines.  I suggest laser combinations and radiofrequency treatments (Thermage/Venus Legacy) to promote collagen.  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...