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Chemical peels are strong acids applied by a professional in high percentages to the skin for a few minutes at a time. They...

Chemical peels are strong acids applied by a professional in high percentages to the skin for a few minutes at a time. They remove the top layer of skin cells and are thought to help promote the growth of fresh new skin cells.

Chemical peels are usually performed 4 to 10 times in 2-week intervals. Results are usually temporary, therefore it is not normally recommended for chronic acne.

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November 7, 2007

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i did a chemical peel and it was a strong peel,i didnt read the instruction well,and i had to mix the bottle with half the medication and distilled water .

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I have real bad pigmentation and now it l;ooks worse,and anyone tell me what to do .

Any one that can help me can email me at doralee_35@[link removed]
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November 4, 2007

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Not sure as yet

Cons:

tolerable burning sensation during the application, which was done on a Wednesday. I started peeling on a Friday, today is Saturday and I have a lot more peeling. Also if skin is closely looked at it shows very tiny breakouts

when the peeling stops, will assess and see if any benefit noted, but I will definitely go with another treatment b4 making any final decisions
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October 30, 2007

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ITS COVERED BY MY INSURANCE... Lessoning my active acne. Bottom Line: If you go to a dermatologist to get them done check with your insurance company and send it in yourself. Read below...

Cons:

None for me

I have Aetna and have been on Acne meds for years, I'm 27. Go to [link removed], "Members: Public Information"--> "Health Coverage Information"-->"Clinical Policy Bulletins"--> "Medical"-->and then search Acne. the people that I spoke to at Aetna could not give me a 100% answer that it would/wouldnt be covered. So I took a chance and got one. I sent it in for reimbursmant and have been covered ever since...I still have a co-pay. IMPORTANT...my doctor's office first sent it in and it kept on getting denied...the reason is because the doctors bill it as a cosmetic procedure. So I have to pay full price and then send it in and get reimbursed by Aetna
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October 13, 2007

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Vitalize peel: Fast process, maybe too fast. I am used to some prep time for the skin, not just an alcohol swabbing beforehand. Minimal peeling, I'd define it more accurately as "flaking" than true peeling.

Cons:

Not deep enough. I selected the
Vitalize peel because I was told this peel would be deeper than Jessner's(which I had in the past). No burning sensation (which was good led me to believe the peel would not be deep. It was not.

I was not overly impressed. I had upgraded the peel based upon the information presented that Vitalize would give a much deeper peel than Jessners. I paid extra (upgrade was $30, total reg. cost for this peel was $129, as compared to $99 for Jessner's), extra for what I am not certain. I'd suggest for deeper peels use Jessner's or TCA peel. The literature tells you you will start peeling on day 2-3. There was no tightening of my skin, no redness as I had experienced in the past with other peels. The peeling amounted to light flaking here and there. The flaking continued up to day 4. I had not done a peel in over 3-4 yrs time, so I was expecting a more aggressive result. I had even informed the clinic that I was looking for a more aggressive peel. I selected the Vitalize at their suggestion, and to compare with what I knew of how my skin reacted with Jessner's in the past. My skin is med-fair, some freckles, some sun damage, few wrinkles.
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October 8, 2007

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I have use the EZpeel TA peel and the 50% strength on my face that i ordered from [link removed] i loved the results on the EZpeel because they is no downtime and it is for all skin type. I loved the 50% but the down time is 7 days!!!

It made a huge difference on my skin appearane and texture and all my friends are amazed how good my skin look now.
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October 6, 2007

Pros:

Good for management/prevention of breakouts.
Improvement in tone/pigment.

Cons:

Multiple procedures required.
Peeling can get annoying.
Won't improve redness/plush, and not the best choice for moderate/severe acne.

This is specifically for the VitaPeel - which I didn't see anywhere else on this board. VitaPeel is great. I have seen a huge reduction in breakouts, and great improvement in skin tone, reduction in pigment, and improvement in scars. I use this combined with the Fraxel (for scars) and V-beam (for redness) - see my reviews on these for more info. Use: Did 2 in first month initially to clear up the skin, then have done once a month for management/prevention of breakouts.
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October 4, 2007

Pros:

Very effective! Keeps my skin soft, smooth, and clear

Cons:

Slight discomfort/peeling/redness

I use the 12.5% at home TCA peel purchased from an online site. I have never had problems with this strength. I use it approx. once a month and follow with applications of Copper Peptide serum and emu oil (also purchased online). The first day post-peel my skin feels slightly tight and looks red and kind of wrinkly. By the 4th or 5th day after, I am usually done peeling. Sometimes I do a 30% glycolic peel in between TCA peels also. I have received MANY compliments on my "glowing" skin, and I attribute it completely to doing this regimen. I agree with others that you must use caution, but if you follow the directions, you should be fine. I have never used more than 12.5% strength, but I am thinking of bumping up to the 15% next time I order.
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September 17, 2007

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Used with caution, it's excellent. By that i mean, 12, or 15%. Have a leaf of aloe vera handy. as soon as you aply it starts the burning process and there's nothing better than aloe vera gel to calm your skin. you can buy aloe at your supermarket.

Cons:

I don't advice anything stronger than 18% at home. I've done the 30% at the doctor's office but it's costly. I rather do at home for less but at a safe rate.

I use the 12%, and reaply it. Wait 5 minutes. use a aloe vera gel or the plant itself. Use a exfoliator when it's peeling to help the process. Use a oil free mosturizer. Use a sunscren. In a few months you have a new face.
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September 12, 2007

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your skin looks better

Cons:

to much downtime, had to call off work today feel horrible about it

buy it, it works
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August 31, 2007

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I did the EZPEEL from MYTCAPEEL website and i applied it all over my face it completely clean my acne and dry everything up without making me peel, i could lso apply makeup rigth away, it losed my pores and removed the excess oil on my skin. I use it

I love it, it is great for oily skin as a skin regimen.
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