Procedures
PHA (polyhydroxy acid) chemical peel
from 5 reviews5 clinics
A superficial peel using polyhydroxy acids such as gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, whose larger molecules stay in the upper epidermis. Sessions can be repeated at short intervals because a visible peeling phase is not expected.
Non-surgicalNo anesthesia3 before/after photos
Rating
8.20/ 10
from 5 reviews
Satisfaction
80.0%
from 5 reviews
Downtime
0–2days
Full recovery 4–10 wks
Flight safe
0days after
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How long is the downtime for PHA (polyhydroxy acid) chemical peel?
0–2 days. Full recovery 4–10 wks · Flight safe 0 days
It reaches a shallower depth than glycolic acid peeling, so more sessions are used to reach a comparable degree of exfoliation.
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