Chemical Peels (Medium-depth Peels)
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Medium-depth peels penetrate deeper into the skin than superficial peels, damaging the whole epidermis (outermost layer of skin) as well as the papillary...

Medium-depth peels penetrate deeper into the skin than superficial peels, damaging the whole epidermis (outermost layer of skin) as well as the papillary dermis (the top part of the dermis, just below the epidermis). When chemical peels are applied on the skin, a controlled wound healing process occurs that may stimulate the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, thus improving the appearance of acne scars.

This procedure is normally repeated multiple times (3 or more) in 3-week intervals, and you should see gradual results with each session. And after your last session, your skin should continue to improve.

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February 25, 2008

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AMAZING BEST RESULTS IN 5 to 6 treatments

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dryness, simple: moisturize and use hydrating masks every day

I am an esthetician who has suffered with acne for years. I have tried everything the dermatoligist has to offer, GLYCOLIC PEELS HAVE SAVED MY SKIN. I work at a spa and I do them myself now, I use a 30% glycolic acid by Peter Thomas Roth. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON INTERNET PEELS, GO TO A SPA, JUST one peels costs $30-$60 depending on the spa. You never know what your buying on the internet! My first treatment, I had a couple new blemishes appear, my skin felt more smooth, not as rough My second, one or two more blemishes, notice lightening in scars Third, no blemishes came out for 2 weeks, lightening of scars( which you usually dont notice the lightening until a day or two after the peel) Forth, Acne has stopped! I was amazed, pores a lot smaller, skin less oily, dry patches are gone 5th and 6th treatment, my skin looks flawless...most scaring is gone except the deeper scars TRY GLYCOLIC PEELS, PEOPLE WITH DEEPER SCARS MAY NEED MORE TREATMENTS BUT THEY
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

Can do comfortably at home - Takes only a few minutes- Great results seen in only 1-2 treatments!!

Cons:

Sometimes the sloughing can be painful.... burning sensation.

With continued use, and determination these DO help the overall appearance of your skin. From scars to wrinkles, Definite improvement overall! The product I used was TCA Complex - Great product!!
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October 25, 2007

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smooths skin, gets rid of acne scars

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can be expensive, worth it though. 6 peels for about $550-600 all together. With stronger peels your skin peels like a bad sunburn and can look funky, but for only a week or so.

Lactic and salycilic(spelling?) work so well to get rid of acne scars and marks. My scars weren't deep or real bad. Go to a dermatologist or medical esthetician only. You should get facial in between treatments. Each time you get peels done, the doc should up the % in the solution so it is stroger every time. Your skin will peel real bad for only a week or so. But the results are well worth it. I get this and atlternate with microdermabrasion and the results are amazing. Be careful who you go to, they should have a medical background,not some fancy fifi spa.
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