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I had my medium peel done by my plastic surgeon a few months after having done an upper eyelid lift and rhinoplasty, all of which i'd also recommend. It was a bit uncomfortable but not painful. It looked like a mild sunburn right after. I am 41 and have fair skin with some wrinkles and sun damage spots. A couple of days after the peel, my skin began to peel. It took about 7-9 days for it to completely peel. As my skin peeled off, so did many of the sun spots. The ones that had deeper pigmentation did not peel off. Overall, I was impressed. It did not have any effect on my fine lines and wrinkles. I will be going to my local day spa for my next peel. They have a 50% peel and only charge $80. At some point I'd like to start doing them at home. I know there are web sites that sell various levels of peels. I'd be interested to know if anyone has tried at home peels and at what stregnths.
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10/26/08
Becky656
Glad to hear your results were pleasing to you. I do obtain Glycolic peels on the internet and have been extremely pleased with the results. I use a 50% peel once a week. I also use several other skin treatments at home that I am very pleased with. If you want to know the website for the peels let me know. I dont know if I can publish the info here. If you follow directions to a tee an don't misuse the products you can get great results. Good luck.
11/20/08
I myself have done 30% Glycolics at home. Was a bit apprehensive at first as I have never done them but once the first one was over it was a piece of cake from there. Just follow the directions carefully and work up in time as you go along in the peel series. I am currently going on my last in a series of 6 30% peels...I have tolerated the 30% very well. I have noticed improvement in my skin texture and tone. My coloring is very even and skin is baby soft. Going to take a month off and start up with either a 40% or 50% for the next series. Can't wait to see the results from that! Just make sure you are purchasing from a reputable seller...there are many out there to choose from.