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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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January 15, 2007

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I can tell a slight difference and it makes your skin very soft.
Although I am on a regiman (Purpose cleanser, Benza-cline, Differin, and Eucerin SPF) I haven't had but a few breakouts since I started the peels last fall.

Cons:

You have to stick with the plan and not wait 2 months to go back. Forking out $75-$100 a visit once a month for a student like me is quite a bit but IF it works it's definately worth it. Keyword is IF!!!!!
Peeling also sucks but it's part of it so

So far I've done a series of 3 AHA chemical peels about 30 days apart give or take a few. The first visit they used 10% and went over my face twice, the second we went up to 15% but just did it once, and this last visit we used 15% but did it twice. Next time I'm hoping to go up to 20%. Being light skinned helps since you don't really have to worry about discoloration. I can tell a difference but I want something to work NOW...but don't we all?!? I'm hoping if I stick with the program by my 5th one I'll be able to tell a big difference. Once the peel is apilied it's uncomfortable but it only lasts a few minutes. I have a little redness for about a day but nothing huge then around day 2 the peeling starts. I didn't really have too much peeling with the 1st or 2nd but the last one the peeling lasted for about 1 week. Overall, I'd recommend it but follow their instructions exactly!
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December 21, 2006
I had a 35% tca peel for my acne scars at a Dermatologist's office a month ago. It looks a ton worse than before. I orginally had the erbium laser (with a little C02)done about 8 months ago. After that my scars ended up only looking about 35% better. Then he recommended this peel on my left cheek. It made my scars look about as bad as they were before the laser surgery. DO NOT USE THE TCA PEEL!! My $4,000 has went down the drain. If he doesn't fix this I will make sure to post his name and city on this site so you know what docter to avoid. If you tried anything that actually works PLEASE let us all know.
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December 3, 2006

Pros:

Before they put on the last layer they do some extractions. It is a bit painful, and usually leaves marks but after a couple days it peels right off. Helped with the appearance and little bit of the texture helped as well.

Cons:

After you peel your skin tends to be red and your very sensitive to the sun. After the chemical peel you look like you just got beat up cause of the extractions and trauma with the chemicals. I wouldnt recommend it if you have to go to work right awy

helped me in the beginning but i noticed that the extractions may have caused other breakout to appear. I rec. if you have minimal acne. I also rec if you want to treat some discoloration and skin tone. goodluck
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October 5, 2006

Pros:

excellent reslults for acneic,aging and sun damaged clients

Cons:

irritation
redness
peeling

i am an aesthetician in las vegas and i have read some of the comments about peels. the bottom line is .you must maintain proper skincare mantainence at home as well as repeat visits to your skincare specialist.it does not happen over night and you should have a series of treatments not 3-4 months apart. this time span will not give you the result you are seeking. my clients come in for a series of 5 treatments in a row 14-21 days apart then we start customized facials for 3 months (1 a month) then start the series as needed. you are responsible as a client to maintain your proper skincare regimein at home as well, this is how it works hand and hand. most times clients have a false since of what their skin really looks like and the expectation is too high .take a photo at the begining of the treatment then at the end, you will definately see a difference good luck and don't give up. remember its you skin wear it well
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