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Washing your face is always a healthy part of a good skin regimen. We recommend washing your face without excessive scrubbing, followed by application of a ceramide cream such as Elevase Moisture Booster. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thanks for your question. It is fine to wash your skin after Lactic peels with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil or any mild cleansers that do not contain any active acids.
It is always a good idea to moisturize your skin after a chemical peel. We recommend moisturizers that do not clog your skin, such as Elevase Moisture Booster that contains ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
There is no reason you couldn't do chemcial peels in the bikini area, but they would probably not be my first choice due to the sensitivity of the skin there. Bleaching creams would likely be the best option. There are other options if hydroquinone is too irritating. If they are too...
You may need more exfoliating effect. We suggest using a retinoid cream to help improve the amount of skin exfoliation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Our office specializes in chemical peels in Los Angeles. Typically, it is not advised to squeeze or irritate your skin after a chemical peel. In our office, we recommend daily exfoliation with Replenish Retinoid Cream or Melapads after a chemical peel. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los...
Accutane increases skin sensitivity and makes skin more prone to scarring and pigmentation. I would suggest you to wait at least 4 months after your last application to undergo any other treatments. Make sure you inform your provider that you used Accutane and when was the last time you have...
There are so many variations of chemical peels. In the face, some areas will respond much more vigorously than others after a chemical peel. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
