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I'm going to get a chemical peel and i want to know if there is anything i have to do prepare my skin for this? or is it not necessary?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Depends : Some peels like the Vi do not require preparation. However some others are better if for a few weeks pre peel you have a regimen of hydroquinone and retin-a which is discontinued a week before the peel. I would speak to your doctor about if you require a pre peel program

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Best to come: With clean skin without makeup

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