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Chemical Exfoliation
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Common sense might tell us that chemical peels seem like such a great idea for acne, but in the real world, acid alone just doesn’t seem to completely take care of acne. They can also be expensive and leave the skin red and peeling for a few days every time you get one.
Chemical Exfoliation
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Do not try this at home!
Used Chemical Peels? Rate It:
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February 8, 2009
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Cons:
Slight burning (depending on strength, frequency, and duration)
Redness, dryness, and flaky skin
does not help with scarring and does not do much except overall just be a general exfoliation but this stuff is great though sorry it wont take off scars!
June 13, 2008
Pros:
VI Peel
I had a VI Peel yesterday and today my face looks and feels sunburn. I'm told there is no discomfort but that's not true, so I put cortisone and lavendar cream on my face to soothe it, anything I can do to help it. It's also itchy.
Cons:
morning of 2nd day it feels worse. Itchy, more red, and feels sensitive and burned. I woke up swollen a little under my eyes mostly and puffy a little everywhere else. I'm sensitive to retin A but was told there isn't that much in this.
Not sure yet. Right now, maybe I wouldn't do it again. But we'll see in a few days, and I'll post back.
Amanda
November 15, 2008
Pros:
-very fast change
Cons:
-it burns like hell of course
I had really bad acne, and a LOT of red spots that had accumulated over the years. I was very fortunate to spend 2 weeks of my summer with my older brother who by coincidence was closely affiliated with a celebrity dermatologist (I will not release her name here), and she helped me tremendously on her own time out of the goodness of her heart at her own summer home where I stayed with her. She just took me into her master bathroom and rubbed a high percent of salicylic acid on my face throughout the day for less than a week. My face peeled something horrible (or GREAT, I should say), and my red marks were completely gone by the time the sheets and flakes of my skin came off. It looked so bad I never wanted to leave the house, but that was fine for me for a week. I had never been in such a mansion in my life-great experience. My skin took the treatment well , and I have sensitive skin. It never bled or cracked or anything, and I didn't have ANY acne for about 4 months
November 7, 2007
Pros:
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 .
Cons:
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]
April 24, 2008
Pros:
chemical peeling
Cons:
I had 2 session of chemical peeling ,idon't know the composition of it.idont notice agreat difference.
i'd like to know it's ingradients
March 7, 2009
Pros:
hoping for clear skin after all this peeling from my vi peel
Cons:
i had uneven skin tone hoping to clear this up
i paid for only two treatments and three isaloz ane treatment thats great it totally lifted my face would recommend this treatment not sure about the vipeel maybe in two more days all together these treatments cost me $1500
March 11, 2009
Pros:
I am hoping for clear even skin for my wedding next month
Cons:
Fear of skin getting worse
After reading the testimonials.....I AM SCARED!!! I have about 6 weeks until my wedding and I cannot afford to look terrible on the biggest day of my life. I will keep you posted on my progress. Pray for me!!
August 6, 2007
Cons:
did not work for me.
I applied the TCA solution to my nose. I bought it from the internet 25% solution. It did not peel my skin. I bought it from [link removed].
November 28, 2008
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Pros:
works okay but nothing special
Cons:
a bit pricey
i would recommend it to anyone with acne
December 29, 2006
i got one done today for the first time...i have moderate acne that never seems to go away, ever!
the extractions done before the actual peel are painful and i'm still red from it...it looks worse than before i went for the peel...i am hoping they will go away tomorrow
Pros:
softer and more youthful looking skin
helps with acne