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Can I start wearing makeup a day after a chemical peel? 9 answers

After a chemical peel, can I start wearing makeup the next day? If not, how long do I have to wait?

Was the 50% TCA Chemical Peel too strong? 3 answers

I am about to turn 40, and a friend insisted that she could take nearly 10 years off of my face through a 50% TCA Chemical Peel. Everything seemed...


How long before Chemical Peel scars, hyperpigmentation clears? 1 answer

I have brown patches and hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels. If these can still be corrected, how long will it take for them to be cleared or...

Facial burns from superficial Chemical Peel 4 answers

I recently had a chemical peel (supposedly superficial). I followed the nurse's instructions in terms of using moisturizer and SPF 30 along with...

Hyperpigmentation or scarring after Chemical peel 2 answers

I am unable to get a dermatologist appointment until May. I recently had a VI Peel done and have some splotches on my skin. This is the 2nd day after...

No peeling after beta hydroxy chemical peel 5 answers

I've had no peeling (no results) after having a beta lift chemical peel. Today is the 3rd day. Is this normal? I have oily/acne prone skin.

Treatment for deep leg scar? 2 answers

I have a deep and very bad scar on my leg, which I had since childhood. I had chemical peel and laser but it still won't go. What are my other options?

Swelling and hyperpigmentation after microdermabrasion and chemical peel 2 answers

I am 39 years old and med-skinned. I had microdermabrasion and chemical peel done at same time. I had these treatments many times before to remove...

Botched Chemical Peel Job? 5 answers

I had two chemical peels: first was 20% AHA peel + microdermabrasion, which went well; the second one, done 2 months later, was 30% Glycolic peel +...


If skin turned black 5 minutes after chemical peel, is it damaged? 2 answers

I used 1 layer of 12.5 TCA Peel about 3 weeks ago. I'm brown skined and it barely did anything. This time I used 2 layers and it frosted in a few...

After TCA peel, should I be moisturizing or using Aquaphor on my skin? 2 answers

I had a 20% TCA Peel done on 3 days ago.  I was instructed not to use any type of moisturizer on it until I was done peeling. This is contrary...

Exfoliation after a chemical peel? 1 answer

I had a b-liftx chemical peel and today is the 6th day. My skin started to peel a little on the 4th day and it is around the sides of my nose and...

Will sun exposure after chemical peel cause permanent tanning? 5 answers

I had a medium Chemical Peel, 7 weeks ago and I went out 10 days after the peel with sunblock on my face, but when I came back my face was kind of...

Can I get Botox after chemical peal? 1 answer

Hi guys! i had some hyperpicmented skin and on tuesday i had a tca peel. i have been on a course of 6 in the last couple of months with little result....

Acne and whiteheads from chemical peel? 3 answers

I got acne spots and whiteheads after I had a 7% TCA  and 2 % Salicylic chemical peel for pigmented scars. Were these caused by the chemical...

Brown spots after medium Chemical Peel 1 answer

I had a medium Chemical Peel done 8 weeks ago, but I went out 10 days after the peel with sunblock and since then I have some red/brownish spots and...

Chemical Peel for pigmentation after Mixto laser? 3 answers

Four weeks after Mixto laser treatment, my cheeks are still pigmented. The pigmentation appears like the lines on the areas treated with the high set...

What can I do for redness post-Chemical Peel? 3 answers

I had a chemical peel under my eyes in November. I have fair Mediterranean skin, and I have melasma on my cheeks. I was red for much longer than I...

Is hypopigmenation after a chemical peel permanent? 2 answers

I had a medium peel a month ago on a scar/ hyperpigmentation after having a tattoo removed by laser. The skin is now very pale, and I am worried this...

Does chemical peel after laser resurfacing help? 3 answers

I recently had Deep FX/Active FX to reduce scars. Is it helpful to get a peel after laser resurfacing? If so, how soon after and what type of peel?

Self tanner after a phenol peel? 1 answer

After a phenol peel, is it ok to use a self tanner since tanning naturally is no longer possible?  If yes, what brand would be the best?

Dark scars after chemical peel 1 answer

I originally went to the doctor for acne treatment, but while there, I explained her that I'm going on vacation in June, and I would like to go with a...

How long does peeling really last after Obagi Nu-Derm? 1 answer

I've been using Obagi Nu-Derm system for 7 weeks now. I am still peeling, and my skin feels dry and flaky. How long will this phase last? Most reviews...

Is it bad to manually peel your skin after a chemical peel? 1 answer

I got a medium depth chemical peel about two days ago and my face was very dry and had thick patches of brown tough dead skin. The skin began to...

Burns after TxSystems B-LIFTx Peel? 1 answer

I just had TxSystems B-LIFTx Peel 2 days ago, and my face looks like it has been burnt with some very dark brown scabbing spots. Is this...

Did you get burned or white streaks from bad chemical peel?

Does anyone know how I can heal the scarring on my face from a bad chemical peel? I am devasted to say the least. They left the peel on too long while...

Why do some people experience pore enlargement after a peel or exfoliation? 1 answer

In my research, it seems that a significant minority of people experience enlarged pores following chemical peels and sometimes exfoliation. What is...

How to tell between dermal or epidermal hyperpigmentation? 1 answer

How do I know if I have dermal or epidermal hyperpigmentation. I think I have a dermal hyperpigmentation because I have been using a regiment of...

Breakouts normal after Chemical peel? 2 answers

Is an breaking out normal after a Chemical peel? If so, how long will it take to heel completely? Or should I stop the treatment altogether and resort...

Uneven results from a Chemical Peel? 2 answers

I just had a TCA peel (doctor mixed 35% and 20% for an "in between" strength) done on my face, neck, and chest. Only one side of my face and...

Is it safe to have Chemical peel while on Accutane? 5 answers

I purchased a Chemical peel off eBay but I was using Accutane about a month or 2 ago. I only took 10 pills of it, does that make any difference?

When can I expect Chemical Peel results? 2 answers

I just got a Chemical Peel done. It was not a superficial peel but not a medium peel either. Something in-between. My skin resembles leather and it...

Will loose skin from lactic acid peel ever tighten? 2 answers

I received 5 lactic acid peels over 3 months and stopped because I was experiencing new-onset increased skin laxity. Is this common? Will the skin...

Hyperpigmentation after Obagi blue peel 2 answers

I had Obagi blue peel done almost 3 months ago. My face is hypopigmented and red, and I have dark spot a never had before. My doctor told me to use a...

Chemical peel option for Caucasian-Asian skin? 2 answers

I get Chemcial peel GA 30 every week and I feel that my skin is getting accustomed to it. I have grade 1 acne, oily skin. I am half Caucasian and...

Temporary results from AHA peels? 1 answer

Why does skin revert back to its normal condition after alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) treatment is stopped? If AHA is supposed to increase collagen or...

Permanent skin damage from at home TCA Peel? 1 answer

I have olive complexion. I did an at home 20% TCA Peel 2 days ago to treat sun damage and fine lines. My skin frosted lightly, I rinsed it off.....

Long term damage from Vita Peel?

The Dr had the assistant give me the procedure. It was supposed to be a Vita Peel. The assistant did the acetone step, the peel and then messed up and...

Curing side effects from Chemical peel? 3 answers

I have done a medium plus Chemical Peel about almost two months ago. My new skin looked smooth after two weeks although was very red, but since after...

Huge scar after Chemical Peel 3 answers

I have dealt with acne since I was a teenager. One of my friends interested me in the chemical peel process. After the chemical peel, I was told to...

Is hyperpigmentation after Chemical peel common? 3 answers

After 4 weeks from a medium Chemical Peel, I'm starting to get large brownish, grayish spots all over my face. I've done everything including using...

Chemical Peel after Chin Implant and Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Is it safe to have a chemical peel 5 weeks after a chin implant and 7 months after a rhinoplasty? I want blackheads squeezed out. Would it do any...

Dark circles after ICP Chemical Peel

I have severe dark circles or discoloration on my under eyes due to the ICP Peel that I had 2 years ago. It also left my skin in black patches. The...

What can be expected from Chemical peel home kits? 1 answer

I did an at-home 30% TCA/14% Jessner's Chemical Peel at home and an hour later my face still burns. Is this normal? I followed the instructions to...

Dark nasolabial lines after Alpha Beta Peel 1 answer

I recently applied an Alpha Beta Peel (10% salicylic acid followed by a 40% glycolic acid) chemical peel product on my face. I was left with two dark...

Exercise after Obagi Blue Peel? 2 answers

When can I resume exercise after Obagi Blue Peel?

Does skin need to actually peel for best results from a peel? 1 answer

I had a light/lunch time peel at my Drs office last year. This was my third peel done at that office. My skin peeled after my first two peels and I...

How to reverse bad results from Chemical peel? 1 answer

How can I reverse a bad Chemical peel the peel has left me with large pores small scars and a orange peel effect all over my face worst on my cheeks.I...

Type of facial wash to use after Chemical Peel? 2 answers

The only soap I use is pretty drying for my normal to oily skin. I was wondering if using Manuka Honey to wash my face gently after the Chemical peel...

Chemical peel causes fever blisters 2 answers

I get fever blisters on my lips after Chemical Peel, and was warned I couldn't have any at the time of my Obagi Blue Peel.

Badly discolored thigh after Blue Peel 2 answers

I had the Blue Peel around 5 years ago on my thigh. When it peeled off, my skin did not peel evenly and it looks so badly discolored. I have tan skin...

Spider veins after Chemical Peel 1 answer

After Chemical Peel, I have little spider veins. What can I do? Will my skin go thick again?

Do medium depth peels need to be done more than once? 2 answers

I am 48 years old, blonde and blue eyed. I had a medium peel with phenol under my eyes done 2 months ago. After looking like a monster for 7 days, I...

Going on a vacation after peeling from Chemical peel? 1 answer

Do you think it's okay for me to go on my vacation to Miami? I had a Chemical peel and you were right; the spots peeled off and they were pink under,...

Blotchy dark spots and pimples after Chemical Peel 1 answer

I have blotchy dark spots and have some acne on my face after Chemical Peel. Will this all disappear after some time, or do I do a second chemical...

Do I need Chemical Peel re-treatment? 2 answers

Should I get a chemical peel again to get rid of the dark spots I got from the last peel?