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Chemical peel side effects 6 answers

I would guess that a chemcial peel would have some complication or side effect risks. what should i be aware of before getting a facial peel?

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...

Can a chemical peel cause a cold sore? 5 answers

I have a tendency to get cold sores and I was wondering if having a chemical peel can bring these out. I am thinking about starting a series of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.