Chemical Peel vs. Laser Resurfacing

There are three types of peels: superficial, medium, and deep peels. ... Deep chemical peels (e.g. phenol acid peels) are the strongest, using powerful acids to not only penetrate the skin, but remove damaged skin cells. Laser resurfacing treatments use beams of light to penetrate the skin, removing one layer at a time.

1. Which is better chemical peel or laser resurfacing?
2. Can I get laser after chemical peel?
3. How long does a chemical peel last?
4. How much does a laser peel cost?
5. Is Laser skin resurfacing worth it?
6. Is Laser skin resurfacing painful?
7. Can you see results after 1 peel?
8. Why does my skin look worse after a chemical peel?
9. How long after laser can I get a chemical peel?
10. Is a chemical peel worth it?
11. How long after a chemical peel will I see results?
12. How many chemical peels do I need to see results?

Which is better chemical peel or laser resurfacing?

While a chemical peel may lessen fine lines and rough skin, the treatment won't do as much good with deep wrinkles or sagging skin. Lasers tackle skin conditions ranging from sun damage to brown spots or scarring. ... Texture also benefits from the use of a laser, which can tighten and smooth skin.

Can I get laser after chemical peel?

Answer: Wait at least 2 weeks after peel

I would wait at least 2 weeks to let the inflammation from the peel settle down completely and then assess what effect the peel had on your pigmentation before proceeding with laser treatment.

How long does a chemical peel last?

The results of chemical peels can last anywhere from one month to the rest of your life. The longevity of a chemical peel's results depends on several factors, but the most significant factor is the strength of the peel. A light, or superficial, peel produces results that usually last between one and two months.

How much does a laser peel cost?

How much does laser skin resurfacing cost? The average cost of laser skin resurfacing is $1,963 for ablative and $1,201 for non-ablative, according to 2019 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Is Laser skin resurfacing worth it?

Laser resurfacing can decrease the appearance of fine lines in the face. It can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion if you have scars or sun damage. Laser resurfacing can't eliminate excessive or sagging skin.

Is Laser skin resurfacing painful?

Treatments may hurt—or they may not

Patients and doctors commonly compare the sensation felt during laser treatments to a rubber band snapping against the skin. However, what laser resurfacing feels like depends on the laser, the depth and area of treatment, and an individual's tolerance for pain.

Can you see results after 1 peel?

You will notice a visible improvement in your skin after one peel, but best results are obtained with multiple treatments over time. ... Just as it takes time for skin damage to accumulate, it also takes time to reverse it.

Why does my skin look worse after a chemical peel?

A chemical peel can cause treated skin to become darker than normal (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than normal (hypopigmentation). Hyperpigmentation is more common after superficial peels, while hypopigmentation is more common after a deep peel.

How long after laser can I get a chemical peel?

Avoid chemical peels and other laser procedures in the area to be treated for 2 weeks prior and two weeks after your laser treatment.

Is a chemical peel worth it?

Chemical peels tend to slightly tighten up the skin in order minimise wrinkles. They're a brilliant way to reduce fine lines around the mouth and crows feet near the eyes, without resorting to botox.

How long after a chemical peel will I see results?

You'll see the results of a superficial chemical peel when your skin heals, generally within two to three weeks. It will take longer for you to see the results after a medium or deep chemical peel. In that case, it may take as long as four months for your skin to heal and new skin to grow.

How many chemical peels do I need to see results?

It is generally advised to get a chemical peel every four to six weeks. However, if you suffer from acne, there are some peels that you can do every two weeks until you find the expected results. Most people buy a series of four or five peels up front to achieve the treatment results wanted.