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Comparison Chart- Which Chemical Peel is Right for Me?

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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 Glycolic Peel 30%

I bought a 2oz medical grade 30% Glycolic peel from ebay for...[more]
Peeples Valley, AZ Jun 22, 2011

 Peel and Photo Laser Therapy

I am 60, and had some sun damage, large pores,and fine lines...[more]
Lombard, IL Jul 09, 2010

 AHA Chemical Peel Worked Well

I’m 46 and I realized that my face looked a little tired and...[more]
Madison, WI May 14, 2010
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