What are the possible side effects of a glycolic acid peels?
Glycolic peels (also referred to as superficial peels) are normally well tolerated and produce good results. At least four treatments are needed before beneficial results become apparent – rather like painting a fence with several coats of dilute paint. You should not become discouraged by lack of visible results after a single peel, although your skin will usually feel much smoother immediately. Chemical skin peels are a commonly used form of skin rejuvenation and the vast majority are carried out with no complications. Potential side effects or risks of superficial skin peels include hyper pigmentation (brown patches on the skin) and redness. In rare cases, people may experience an infection in the skin or a recurrence of cold sores. This normally only occurs in people who have a history of such complaints, in which case prophylactic anti-viral medication will be supplied. How much does a course of glycolic peels cost?
