What to expect from a chemical peel...
Realistic Expectations of Chemical Peels
• Chemical peels can correct actinic (sun) damage.
• They can reduce mild scarring.
• You can experience a reduction or eradication of your wrinkles.
• Improvement of dark skin discoloration is possible.
• Chemical peels can remove excessive / stubborn blackheads.
• The peel may temporarily reduce excessive skin oils.
Unrealistic Expectations of Chemical Peels
• It cannot remove or reduce the appearance of blood vessels on the skin.
• This is not a procedure to get rid of keloidal types of scars.
• Chemical peels are not a facelift.
• This is typically not appropriate for improving dark skin discoloration in people of color (Asians, African Americans, Caucasians of Mediterranean extraction, Hispanics, etc.) These people need to try alternative treatments like Cosmelan® Depigmentation Mask or FotofacialÒ.
Suneil Jain, NMD