If there is a major question as to how your skin might react to a peel, a test area could be done in an area hidden by hair. Color changes that result from the treatment can be watched. The way your skin scahed. Anesthetic risks are a possibility but no severe problems have been encountered. Unfortunately no guarantee, promises or assurances can be given you as to the results.
Chemical peels are at one time simple but complex.
We expect that you might have questions, and we strongly encourage you to ask them. All patients who wish to undergo a chemical peel must use Retin-A for at least one month before the procedure. You will be given a prescription for Retin-A as well as information on how to apply it. The Retin-A prepares your skin for the peel. Following surgery, the Retin-A should be discontinued until at least two weeks after all crusting and peeling has stopped.