Can I still use my AHA/BHA chemical peel, Salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid on my cheeks if only lasering chin?

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Hi, i have recently purched the illuminage precise touch laser hair removal device from Sephora. The instructions state that i have to discontinue the use of all AHA/BHA chemical peels, Salicylic acid, glycolic acid & lactic acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment. However these products are a must to keep my skin from breaking out (especially my cheeks). I am only treating my chin/neck area, so do i have to discontinue the use of these products ONLY on my chin/neck, or over the full face?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body. Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase. You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year. Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

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Can I still use my AHA/BHA chemical peel, Salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid on my cheeks if only lasering chin?

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