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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Anonymous, California
Jul 3rd, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Smooths out scars (although they don't completely disappear) and creates a more uniform texture. Strong solutions with less contact time is superior to daily preparations. |
| Cons: | Visits cost a fortune before you see results. Home procedures are risky, especially if you are prone to hyper-pigmentation, keloidal scarring or have herpes. Results are very gradual. Leaving it on too long caused burns. |
| Bottom Line: | I have atrophic scarring light to moderate with an olive complexion. I took a risk and bought 1 oz of 60% solution of AHA at 1.9 PH and have been peeling every 2 weeks. I apply the solution over my entire face and put it on a q-tip and intensify the contact in the scars. I have to say after 8 months I have noticed improvements and I still have some solution left! I have just started alternating with a 65% lactic acid solution and putting the AHA in the scarred areas only. I don't see how a few visits can work when I have seen modest results only after 20+ peels. You can buy online solutions particularly with the company with the initials M.A.C. Their solutions are the real deal. This is for atrophic scarring only and AT YOUR OWN RISK. You should also have your acne under control. Other advice is to not smoke, limit drinking, limit sun exposure, and eat a healthy diet before, during and after the peels. Be patient and good luck! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 150.00 |
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Peas, Los Angeles, CA
Jun 23rd, 2007 |
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| Pros: | within 24 hours, the redness had subsided and my skin was really glowing and fresh. Instand revitalization.
Whole procedure took 10 minutes |
| Cons: | redness, slight burning and tingling, tightness immediately after the procedure |
| Bottom Line: | worth it, but you have to go every couple of weeks.
i've only had the lightest peel done, however. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Peas has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 95.00 |
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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
nicole, south africa
Jun 16th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | I come from a ducth family,so i am extremely pale.This means i scar easily,even the smallest pimple sometimes leaves a mark.I had mild fruit acid peels (3)which removed all of my superficial scars.Bonus: My pigmentation also improved dramatically. |
| Cons: | My skin was red andvery tight for about 24 hours.I can also only have peels in winter since the sun in SA and my pale skin is a deadly combo.My skin flaked for about a week(mildly) and I had to wear sunscreen to avoid getting sun damage. |
| Bottom Line: | The maintanence after a peel is a schlep, but the results are worthwile. Be patient, dont pick at the flaking skin (it will scar) and wear sunblock. I am only 22, and believe or not my scarring improved so much I actually got a modelling contract! Affordable and worthwile.. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | nicole has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 100.00 |
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3 of 3 visitors found the following comment helpful.
GOD:::SON, Brooklyn, New York
Jun 13th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | didn't burn as much...tones skin well...good peel for people of color...skin glows after.... |
| Cons: | price...peeling is very visible even with the moisturizer...takes a while to see final results... |
| Bottom Line: | the VI peel was great...the price sucks, but it is a good peel for darker skin tone ppl... |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | GOD:::SON has used this item for a day or two. |
| Price Paid: | 350.00 |
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S. Melion, Long Beach, CA
May 28th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | The Vitalize Peel can be done in about 30 minutes or fewer. I experienced light, unpainful burning and was able to wash off the solution in six hours. My normal activities were not restricted except for sun exposure. My skin appeared mildly sunburned |
| Cons: | Skin peeling begins on the second day and escalates on day three. Some peeling and flaking continues on day four. Need at least three or more for the best results. |
| Bottom Line: | I am in my early 40s, and after my third Vitalize Peel, my acne breakouts have virtually disappeared and my complexion finally looks fresh. My acne scars (the deep-valley type) on my cheeks are less noticeable. They appear firmer. This peel has also decreased many of the negative effects (brown spots, discoloration) from the sun. I had five of these peels, and now I will get one every six months for maintenance. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | S. Melion has used this item for an inconsistent period of time. |
| Price Paid: | 150.00 |
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camille, austin
May 24th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | evened out my skin tone temporarily |
| Cons: | caused further scaring from excessive peeling....for pickers the peeling skin is bad news, i constantly wanted to pick |
| Bottom Line: | After I had shed all the skin my face was glowing for about a week, but then it went right back to its old ways with even more scarring from excessive peeling
I am going to try again with a lower level peel, change my diet and keep my hands off my face |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | camille has used this item for a day or two. |
| Price Paid: | 200.00 |
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3 of 4 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Anonymous, Arlington, TX
May 18th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | I've struggled with acne since I was a teenager (now in 30s). The glycloic acid peels and other fruit peels work great for acne temporarily. I've had one 30% TCA peel and I've had a huge reduction in acne scarring, blotchiness, and skin tone. |
| Cons: | Be prepared... after a TCA peel, you will be frightened that you are scarred for life, as your skin will look like a burn victim. But after the skin turns brown and begins to come off, your skin will look amazing! DON'T PULL THE SKIN OFF!!! |
| Bottom Line: | The healing time of the other peels are just a nuisance. Chemical peels done through a good dermatologist have transformed my skin! But I would NEVER do it myself!! With the TCA peel I was given antibiotics and anitviral medication. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 200.00 |
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3 of 3 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Anonymous
Apr 6th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | chemical peels are more beneficial than microdermabrasion! however the results take longer to see... |
| Cons: | excessive peeling... dry irratated skin |
| Bottom Line: | It works...patience is key when dealing with acne |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 140.00 |
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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Rita, New York
Apr 4th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | given your comments regarding the pain you experienced during your peels I was hesitant to try it. My dermatologist that gave me something called a Refinity peel... it has something in it that lessens the pain but works the same. |
| Cons: | none really. some mild tingling is all I felt. |
| Bottom Line: | I recommend it. I've had several now and have noticed good results with no discomfort. Their take home products are great too. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Rita has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 70.00 |
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1 of 3 visitors found the following comment helpful.
mandy, baltimore, md
Mar 31st, 2007 |
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| Pros: | the peel did take off some large freckles. |
| Cons: | it did not remove acne scars and caused a couple of more scars due to a little picking at the scab. don't pick anything off which is hard to do cause you'll have skin hanging off your face. |
| Bottom Line: | the light peels are fine. they don't hurt as much and recovery time is less. but you need them every so many months. i had them done at my derm. office and at spas. i also had the stronger peel at my derm. office. i don't recomend it at all. it's scary painful and caused more scarring. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | mandy has used this item for an inconsistent period of time. |
| Price Paid: | 75.00 |
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