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Chemical Peel?
Ok ladies. Don't mean to brag but I have pretty good skin. No pimples, uneveness, redness etc. I do have large pores though. They can be covered with mineral make-up but as a perm, fix was told by a classmate that chemical peels are better than micro dermabrasion or anything else. Anyone had them? What's it like?
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Chemical peels are stronger than microdermabrasion. Microderm only "sheds" the old skin and reveals the new on the outer most layer of the skin, wheras a chemical peel penetrates deeper. Depending on the percentage and what is used, the results vary. There is usually a bit of down time. I do glycolic acid peels, as these are best for me, and my skin turns very red, and dry (like a bad sunburn) and literally peels a layer of skin off. It really helps with light blemishes and marks, and evens skin tone, controls acne and oil production. ( I have VERY oily skin).
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I have had chemical peels but only light ones. Your dermatologists usually suggest the correct strength you need for your results. Yes, it does depend a lot on the strength of the peel. I get them also to control oil production. The ones I opt for are of light strength and will shed a light layer of the skin for a more youthful look. The deeper peels do require a lot of downtown.
I never had microdermabrasion. My friend did and the results were not as great as the peels. I have friends that get full body chemical peels to make their skin glow like a newborn baby. If you have large pores then I would also suggest a peel.
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Gia;
Not all chemical peels are the same. Some are "light" peels such as glycolic or lactic acid peels, stronger peels would be TCA peels (you might be familiar with the Obagi line which has a TCA peel called the "Blue Peel") and even deeper are Phenol peels. Phenol peels were the rage in the 70s but too many patients had hypopigmentation and some even had arrythymias from the phenol so they've dropped out of favor. Laser peels have generally replaced them.
If a glycolic peel from an aesthetician isn't doing it, you might see a plastic surgeon or dermatologist - we can use stronger concentrations of glycolic.
Good luck.
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I am doing a series of micro peels. It is microdermabrasion, followed immediately by a chemical peel. My favorite peel so far is the lactic acid peel. My skin was peeling off in sheets and I looked like Freddy Kruger but afterwards my skin was flawless. I have done a mild TCA and a Jessner. My esthetician doesn't prefer glycolic acid because it is more unstable than other acids. Big pores means you have oily skin, even if it is slightly oily. The oil solidifies or oxidizes in your pores, expanding them and stretching them out, if that makes sense. You may want to look into a micro peel, because the micro dermabrasion buffs off that plugged oil gland, and then the acid can penetrate deeper, and eventually your pores will adjust and become smaller. Another thing you absolutely NEED is Retin A. This will help your pores tremendously. Just remember, it will take time to change your skin texture, so which ever route you chose, be patient, and be diligent. Your skin sometimes looks worse before it looks better, especially with the Retin A.
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I have had lactic acid peels done. I have large pores and oily skin, and the lactic acid did help. Not as much as I was hoping for, but I did see a minor improvement. I have very sensitive skin, so anything stronger would have really been bad for me. But to start with, I would suggest a lactic acid and see how you react to it.
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^^^^^ They say salicylic acid is the best for oily skin, but I still liked the results of the lactic acid peel better. I've put everything possible ever on my face I think... lol
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i had a chemical peel and afterwards did the obagi line and my skin turned out gorgeous and even without any pimples!
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Thanks ladies and gents. This classmate that told me this happens to work in her Mom and Dad's aesthetic (sp?) office, so I think I get a discount. Yeah!
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Hey JD-- how do you use the retin-a and the peels?
I'm getting glycolic acid in the mail today, and read on amazon that you have to stop retin-a a few weeks before doing
glycolic acid.
I'll look into different acids, and will be careful as I'm doing it at home, but how would you recommend using retin-a around
chemical peels?
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Does anyone know which peels are good for acne?? I heard some peels can make it look worse. I've also been taking retin-a.
Edit: The salon near me offers a Alpha Beta Hydroxy Restorative Peel, and I've heard AHA is okay to combine with retin-a, but I'll research and double check.
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what about if you have bad acne would this be a good idea ?