Question 1

burn on face from chemical peel ?

Accepted Answer

Burn: Wash the face of well with water. Topical triple antibiotic and NSAID probably sufficient for treatment. If development of bubbles, sign of second degree burn, then see your provider.

Question 2

is a chemical peel painful? there are so many "peels" out there.  is a chemical peel one of the procedures that burn your face and leave it painful for days?

Accepted Answer

Chemical : Chemical peels vary in their degree of discomfort they cause depending upon the agent and depth of peels.  For that reason some of the deeper peels may be done under sedation.

Question 3

i was using a chemical peel yesterday and it burned face so i went to er they gave me ointment..will the 1st degree burn go away within this week?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity, your skin type / coloration, and what created the "burn." use the ointment prescribed, and avoid sun exposure (this will hasten healing).

Question 4

i got a deep glycolic (70%) chemical peel yesterday! i noticed some red patchy areas near my jawline! doesn't hurt, or isn't hot to the touch, just dry and patchy! i was just curious to see if this looks like a chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

: Ask the peeler what has been their experience in folks like you who had what they did.

Question 5

can triamcinolone acetonide cream be used for a chemical peel burn?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Peel burn?: To determine whether triamcinolone acetonide cream is appropriate to use for your chemical peel burn, one would need to evaluate the extent and area(s) of involvement. Please see your treating specialist to be evaluated so that the best treatment is prescribed. Good luck!

Question 6

burnt my facial skin because of chemical peel. how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: I would see a dermatologist about this. Peels can be dangerous yet frequently performed by persons with a weekend class. 
Proper aftercare will reduce the risk of this even causing scaring and pigment issues

Question 7

is a chemical peel strong enough to work as a wrinkle treatment? i am 65 and my wrinkles have been bothering me for several years. some of them are quite deep and i want to treat them before they worsen. i am worried about having major wrinkle treatment d

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, a superficial chemical peel with ingredients such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid doesn't work well for wrinkles, but works better for discoloration and skin texture. A medium depth chemical peel with tca will work better for wrinkles but has significantly more downtime after the procedure.  Another product to consider would be tretinoin cream (retin-a),  followed by a chemical peel.  Treatment with a resurfacing laser would be another option.

Question 8

what to do after a chemical peel?

Accepted Answer

Depends which: Chemical peels work at different depths and have different effects.  Day of peel you should avoid sun. Day after you need sunscreen or sunblock.  A good recovery cream with Hydrocortisone and a moisturizer.  Do not pick at the peeling skin!

Question 9

is the chemical peel a risky thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Chemical peels are usually relatively superficial and can help improve skin smoothness, reduce acne and create more even pigmentation or color. Current peels often have technological improvements that allow more even treatment, less inflammation, and more thourough neutralization.

Question 10

should i go to the spa for a chemical peel?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Peel in....: I recommend that you go to your local facial cosmetic surgeon or dermatologists office for evaluation of appropriateness of, and application of a chemical peel.

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Is a chemical peel painful? there are so many "peels" out there. is a chemical peel one of the procedures that burn your face and leave it painful for days?

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I was using a chemical peel yesterday and it burned face so i went to er they gave me ointment..will the 1st degree burn go away within this week?

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I got a deep glycolic (70%) chemical peel yesterday! i noticed some red patchy areas near my jawline! doesn't hurt, or isn't hot to the touch, just dry and patchy! i was just curious to see if this looks like a chemical burn?

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Can triamcinolone acetonide cream be used for a chemical peel burn?

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Burnt my facial skin because of chemical peel. how do i treat this?

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Is a chemical peel strong enough to work as a wrinkle treatment? i am 65 and my wrinkles have been bothering me for several years. some of them are quite deep and i want to treat them before they worsen. i am worried about having major wrinkle treatment d

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What to do after a chemical peel?

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Should i go to the spa for a chemical peel?

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