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Chemical Peel

Depth is the whole variable, and the operator's hand sets the depth.

Also called Chemexfoliation, Chemical Peeling, Chemabrasion, Derma Peel, Skin Peel

Who it's forAny man booking a peel for acne marks or lines, or eyeing a kit online.

The item

Three squares: proven in human trials. Two: a strong signal. One: early human data. Striped: the trials disagree.

Looks Defense

Buffs

Improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, & skin texture (Photoaging)
Reduction of uneven pigmentation (Melasma, solar lentigines, &…
Treatment of active acne (Comedonal & mild-to-moderate inflammatory)
Stimulation of dermal collagen & improved skin tone
Improvement of atrophic acne scars
Reduction of enlarged pores & surface oiliness
Treatment of actinic keratoses as field therapy

Debuffs

Know firstPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Know firstTransient erythema, burning, desquamation, & downtime
ManageableScarring
ManageableInfection (Bacterial, herpes simplex reactivation, & candidal)
ManageablePersistent hypopigmentation & demarcation lines
ManageablePhenol-croton oil cardiotoxicity (Deep peels)
MildMilia, acne flares, & contact dermatitis
MildOcular injury & ectropion (Periorbital deep peels)

“Pay for the hands, not the acid. Depth decides the result and the scar.”

Emergency: call 911.

I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Talk to a physician who has your history before you change anything.