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Chemical Peels Comparison Chart

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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Last Modified: September 04, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions
	What is a Chemical Peel?	What is TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid)?
	What can a Chemical Peel Treat?	What are Phenol Peels?
	Does a Chemical Peel Hurt?	What is an Erbium Laser?
	How much does a Chemical Peel Cost?	What is a CO2 laser?
	What are the Recovery Times?	What is Hypopigmentation?
	How long does it take?	What is Hyperpigmentation?
	Are there possible side effects?	What is the Stratum Corneum?
	What are Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels?	What is the Epidermis?
	What are Glycolic Acid Peels?	What are Keratolytics?

The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

Chemical Peels Comparison Chart

Frequently Asked Questions