Chemical Peel?

[jp4m2]

Has anyone here had a chemical peel done?....If so where you pleased and how long did the results last?.....Did you look like a burn victim?

[jencar98]

I'm on day 4 now of a chemical peel, so I don't know the full results yet. But, I'm thinking I'll be pleased. It's not near as bad as I had thought it would be, as far as the burning, itching, etc. I don't look like a burn victim but then I won't leave my house for another few days either bc of the peeling. I'll probably go through the procedure again in another month though with a stronger solution.

[phfgkl]

I have never even heard of a chemical peel

[BubblPopElectrc]

I had a friend who got it and her face was similarly colored to this- - for several days. She couldn't even work. If I remember correctly, her acne got a lot of worse after.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I had a friend who got it and her face was similarly colored to this- - for several days. She couldn't even work. If I remember correctly, her acne got a lot of worse after.

Creative smiley use Kyle.

I know a couple of people who had this done with pretty much the same result.

If you have it done, you definitely want to avoid any sun exposure.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by jencar98

I'm on day 4 now of a chemical peel, so I don't know the full results yet. But, I'm thinking I'll be pleased. It's not near as bad as I had thought it would be, as far as the burning, itching, etc. I don't look like a burn victim but then I won't leave my house for another few days either bc of the peeling. I'll probably go through the procedure again in another month though with a stronger solution.

Is a PS doing this for you or are you doing this yourself?....I'd like to hear how your results where when your done peeling .....Was it a TCA?

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

I have never even heard of a chemical peel

They are acids that are put on the face to treat wrinkles, acne scars and for improving the texture and evening out the color from pigmentation........There are several types of acids and they are available in different strengths......

I hear a salicylic acid is good for acne and the acne may or may not get a little worse when you begin treatments.

I'm looking for improvement in fine lines, texture and evening out the color.....

[phfgkl]

I looked it up. I am going to just age gracefully. I am 52 and actually have no wrinkles. good luck though

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I had a friend who got it and her face was similarly colored to this- - for several days. She couldn't even work. If I remember correctly, her acne got a lot of worse after.

LOL...I wouldn't have gone to work either looking like that!

For someone with acne, there may be better things to use than a peel. I can see why acne may become worse though, bc of all of the moisturizer they want you to use to help alleviate the itching.

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

Is a PS doing this for you or are you doing this yourself?....I'd like to hear how your results where when your done peeling .....Was it a TCA?

This is where I got the TCA peel. And you bet, here in a few days I'll let you know the final results.

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[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by jencar98

This is where I got the TCA peel. And you bet, here in a few days I'll let you know the final results.

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OMG!!.....I didn't want to say I was doing these things myself because I know someone will say how dangerous they can be!LOL.....I found this out about two months ago and have been reading about them....

I got mine from OSS......I started out slow because I was a little scared....So far I've done four 30% glycolic's and one 85% lactic for a quich refresher and about 12 days ago I did my first TCA 15%.......It went pretty well......

I'm older so I was concerned about lines and texture and tone ....So far the tone of my skin has improved a lot!...It was very dull and drab lookng and it's now fresh looking again, I'm pleased......So far the lines under the eyes are still there but I just know I will see improvements after a few ore TCA's....

I can't do another TCA for 6 weeks I have to let the skin rest and do a totally cell turnover and it takes that long or I can thin my skin....I can't wait!

I hope your pleased too, but I've been told to not expect a "WOW!" moment the results are cumulative and it takes a series to see sutle results....Good luck with yours!

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

OMG!!.....I didn't want to say I was doing these things myself because I know someone will say how dangerous they can be!LOL.....I found this out about two months ago and have been reading about them....

I got mine from OSS......I started out slow because I was a little scared....So far I've done four 30% glycolic's and one 85% lactic for a quich refresher and about 12 days ago I did my first TCA 15%.......It went pretty well......

I'm older so I was concerned about lines and texture and tone ....So far the tone of my skin has improved a lot!...It was very dull and drab lookng and it's now fresh looking again, I'm pleased......So far the lines under the eyes are still there but I just know I will see improvements after a few ore TCA's....

I can't do another TCA for 6 weeks I have to let the skin rest and do a totally cell turnover and it takes that long or I can thin my skin....I can't wait!

I hope your pleased too, but I've been told to not expect a "WOW!" moment the results are cumulative and it takes a series to see sutle results....Good luck with yours!

ROTFL....I was hesitant to say also for the very same reasons. You know, "Oh be careful, those are dangerous!",.... or.... "my friend did one and had to go to the hospital" - those kind of comments. While I agree, not everyone may want to go this route, I was willing to try but didn't want to be ridiculed for my decision.

I had been using retin-a prior to this peel so I didn't use any of the other peels before the TCA. I was tempted to start with an 18% peel, but decided to be cautious and started with the 15% also. And like you, the tone and even texture of the new skin is much better already. With the improvement I've had thus far, I'm expecting even better results as I go through this.

We'll have to stay in touch and compare our results. Good luck to you too!

[jp4m2]

You where braver than I was, I had to work up to the TCA......Did yours burn when you put it on?.....Mine burned like the dickens!......My DH thought I had lost my mind! LOL.....Who would have thought a person would deliberately want to put acid on themselves and look forward to it! lol

I'm sending you a pm......

[Wylie's Mom]

I've tried 60% glycolic at home, no results . But, LOVE that site that was posted - I just bought TCA and Lactic.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I've tried 60% glycolic at home, no results . But, LOVE that site that was posted - I just bought TCA and Lactic.

Hi Ann!.....From what I understand the glycolics are pretty superficial and you wont get much from them just doing a one or two, from what I've read you need to do them in 6-8 peel series to see subtle results because it's a cumulative thing and the collagen has to build up under the skin.......

That is why I moved up to the TCA, I read they where stronger, I guess I'll see...I couldn't find the ph level on Make up Artists site but I think it's around 2.5....I get mine at another place where the ph is 1 which makes it stronger....That's ok if you want to get a gentler acid so it's a little safer with the higher ph....

For me the lactic is even milder than a gly. so I use that for a flash peel to refresh in between gly's......

I want to get that Pumpkin Peel it looks awesome!!