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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June 21, 2008
Cons:
Flaky, Tightiness on the face and Embarrassing 3 or 4 days after the peel.
I started to have acne when I was 16 and it is just became part of my life. Proactive, Murad, AcneFree etc. they all did reduced my ance breakout but I never good the same clean face look and had some scars and red spots. I tried this chemical V-treatment. And, its been only 6 days that I had my first peel and my old scards are fading away. I look much better with less scar and red spotted face. Few people have noticed it and commented on my skin. So I am feeling better. ( Hopefully, after my 2nd and 3rd peel. It will get better and better!. Just waiting to see clear smooth face.
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
February 25, 2008
Pros:
None, still waiting to heal. My face looks like I had a sun burn, looks brownish.
Cons:
Very painful burning sensation, leaves bad sun burn stains on face, flaking
Had the UMD Cranberry Peel done by the maker SKinCare by Doctors. I really think this new peel stinks. Dont recommend for sensitive, thin skin types. Not worth, it. There is nothign like a nice facial and a good facial mask. Not happy, won't do a peel ever again. PEOPLE, YOU ONLY HAVE A FACE, WHY MAKE IT GO THROUGH ALL OF THIS PAIN AND SH*T, TAKE CARE O IT WITH MORE NATURAL PROCEDURES.
January 9, 2008
Pros:
IM STILL WAITING....
Cons:
BURNING/ITCHING DURING PEEL
IVE HAD BAD ACNE ( CYSTIC TO B EXACT ) SINCE I WAS 16ISH AND NOW IM 24, I HAVE SCARING AND STILL GET BREAK OUTS ONCE IN A WHILE. IVE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM INJECTIONS TO PILLS TO MICRODERM....I FINALLY WENT TO A SPA AND STARTED GETTING PEELS. ITS BEEN 4 WEEKS NOW, I GET THEM DONE EVERY WEEK. IVE NOTICED A CHANGE IN BLEMISHES, NOT IN ACNE YET. I WAS TOLD ITS GOING TO TAKE A LOT MORE PEELS AND SOME LASER ( WHILE I SWEAR BY, IVE DONE IT BEFOR ) AND I SHOULD B SEEING RESULTS IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I RECOMMEND MICRODERM, PEELS AND LASER B4 I RECOMMEND MEDICATION. THE PEELS ARE 88$ PER PEEL. WELL WORTH IT
November 4, 2007
Pros:
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
October 13, 2007
Pros:
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.
August 20, 2007
Pros:
smoother skin, eliminates very shallow scars
Cons:
painful!
I did the medium peel. My skin is 'sensitive' and so the doctor decided on a 25% TCA peel. I went into the procedure, perhaps foolishly, expecting it to be like a tingling sensation when the TCA is applied. Not so. The acid burns like the dickens, and the treatment is roughly equivalent to getting a second-degree burn on your face. Apparently you can have pain medication to ease the pain during the treatment. This might be a good idea to consider, but my main recommendation from the procedure is this: insist that your doctor give you an anti-swelling medication for post-op. My doc gave me two pills. It might have been helpful to have a few more. Secondly: DON'T RUB YOUR EYES. It's a very uncomfortable sensation to have skin peeling around your eyes. However, you will just cause your eyes to burn if you rub them. Plus, they could get infected. Lastly, play videogames to keep your hands off your face. Don't pick at your skin, unless you like having your face burned off.
August 19, 2007
Pros:
UMMM, none
Cons:
Burns, tightness, excessive peeling that hasn't stopped on day 5. Red sensitive skin. Bad for pickers
Would never do again.
July 28, 2007
Pros:
After you get through the peeling, smooth skin...reduced oiliness...far less breakouts...in fact, Ive had 1 cystic pimple since I had my first peel (1 month ago)...I just had my 3rd peel yesterday. It also reduces redness from scarring!!! Worth it!
Cons:
1st peel (lactic peel)-minimal peeling, no redness
2nd peel (salicylic acid peel)-VERY Red and serious peeling and crusting--lasted 5 days, couldn't leave the house
3rd peel (Jessner's peel)-Slight redness, some flaking...not as extreme peeling
I bought a package called "The Clear Concept Acne Treatment." I have the peels in conjunction with a microdermabrasion and a blue/red light after the peel. I also have the aramis laser during these peels. This builds collagen for deep scars. So far, this is working. My skin is far less oily and I have about 80% less breakouts. It is reducing the scarring as well. I am 25 and have had acne all my life, but it just became severe in the last 5 months. Prior to Feb, I would break out occasionally, but then it started to become more frequent and would be cystic in nature, which of course started scarring my face. I have tried topical and oral antibiotics, but nothing seems to work and antibiotics won't do anything for the scarring. So far, these peels are gradually lessening the active acne and reducing the redness in my scarring. I have 3 more peels to go in my package and 4 more laser treatments. I continue to stay realistically optimistic. I would reccommend this treatment.
April 7, 2007
Pros:
chemical peels are more beneficial than microdermabrasion! however the results take longer to see...
Cons:
excessive peeling... dry irratated skin
It works...patience is key when dealing with acne
Pros:
Smoother skin and Reduced redness