A 42-year-old member asked:
What kind of chemical peel is the most effective?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hashim Alanianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Chemical peel: Phenol peel is very popular except, it may cause color change if it was done deep.
Tca is also used. It is milder than phenol.
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Dr. Anifat Balogunanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Many Peels Effective: There are many effective peels with varying strengths and formulations. Best to find a specialist that can work with you to achieve the correction(s) you wish.
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Dr. Ronald Achong commented
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
I agree with this answer 100%
Dec 2, 2012
Last updated Oct 3, 2016
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