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Treatment Applications
Peel Type AHA Peels Salicylic Acid Peel TCA Peels - Low Concentration -35% TCA Peels - High Concentration Phenol Peels
Fine Lines Some Improvement Little Improvement Little Improvement Moderate Improvement Good Improvement
Acne Good Improvement Good Improvement Little Improvement Little Improvement Good Improvement
Acne Scars Little Improvement Little Improvement Some Improvement Moderate Improvement Good Improvement
Deep Wrinkles Little Improvement Little Improvement Little Improvement Moderate Improvement Good Improvement
Age Spots Some Improvement Some Improvement Moderate Improvement Good Improvement Good Improvement
Effects 1 to 3 months 1 to 3 months 3 to 6 months Year+ Year+
Risks Low Low Medium High Risks High (including Cardiac Risks)
Recovery Time Short Short Generally Short Long Long
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 Best Decision Ever!!!!

I am 32 years old and my face was covered in sun damage. I ...[more]
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 Chemical Peel For Discoloration

I had a mild TCA peel for the brown spotting on my face. It ...[more]
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Q: Is a chemical peel helpful for controlling acne?

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Q: Which is better, a microdermabrasion or chemical peel?
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