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[kaiofthesun]

has anyone combined smoothbeam with a superficial like Jessner's for treatment of scars?

[terminator2]

no. But goodluck with that.

What is a superfical peel and which ones are deep peels???

[cash]

kaiofthesun-

I have made appointments for smoothbeam, then cancel them after I talk myself out of it. I'm leaning towards a series of 35% TCA peels 6 weeks apart rather than the series of smoothbeams. I am aware the peel is only for very shallow scars, if that. But I like the idea of one right after another working from the outside in. Then again, smoothbeam makes sense by working from the inside out. I guess a combo of the two procedures as you suggest may be beneficial. I might have read you need to have a lapse of time to do smoothbeam if you have had a recent chemical peel?? Maybe I'm mistaken...

[kaiofthesun]

cash...

what did your doc say about a series of tca 35% peels. i went to this place (www.spa-md.com) and they actually recommended the same thing space a month apart.

did they give you percentage improvement? what kind of scars do you have? what's your skin type (ethnicity?)

thanks. allen

[C-Man]

A Jessner peel is not superficial. It is classified as a medium peel and will produce a fairly significant amount of peeling. It contains resorcinol, which is not for the faint of heart.

[kaiofthesun]

c-man...

can you tell me a little more about jessners? i've searched online for info...but i can't find any info on jessners as a stand-alone treatment...only combined with TCA.

does it help with shallow scarring after a series of treatments?

[C-Man]

I don't know of anyone who's had more than one. Makeup Artists Choice sells a Beta peel that is very similar to a Jessner peel. Kathie, the owner, has posted some good reviews for this peel on her site. But the peel sounds pretty traumatic.

[kaiofthesun]

are you sure c-dawg?

im almost 100% sure jessner's is a superficial peel with very little downtime...in fact, its just peeling, mild exfoliation..no scabbing or anything.

[C-Man]

Check out the feedback on the Beta peel on www.makeupartistschoice.com

It's very similar to what you'd experience with a Jessner peel.

Jessner contains 14% salicylic acid, 14% lactic acid, and 14% resorcinol, though you also see formulations with 16% instead of 14%. It does cause crusting of the skin and you will have downtime. You can buy it on eBay. The seller warns you about it right in the auction description.

It's not a deep peel but it's not exactly light either.

[cash]

kai-

Well, I've had Obagi blue peels which helped the overall complexion, tone, etc.- not sure they did much for the scars. I figure a higher percentage may yield better results. She said I could do them 6 weeks apart. I plan to inquire about a package deal- maybe 2 or 3 for a good price. I have read these boards for a few years and don't recall anyone reporting a high percentage TCA peel process- like 2,3,4 peels in 6 week intervals. Perhaps someone has?? My scars aren't deep, but I have a cluster of them mainly on one cheek that I am hoping to improve. The doctor prescribes a pain and anxiety pill prior to the procedure. Anxiety pill? I don't think I'll take it, but I'll welcome a pain reducer- even the blue peels stung a bit.