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Can I Start Wearing Makeup a Day After a Chemical Peel?
After a chemical peel, can I start wearing makeup the next day? If not, how long do I have to wait?
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Facial Burns from Superficial Chemical Peel
I recently had a chemical peel (supposedly superficial). I followed the nurse's instructions in terms of using moisturizer and SPF 30 along with...
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Dark Scars After Chemical Peel
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...
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How Long Before Chemical Peel Scars, Hyperpigmentation Clears?
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...
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After TCA Peel, Should I Be Moisturizing or Using Aquaphor on my Skin?
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 to...
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No Peeling After Beta Hydroxy Chemical Peel
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.
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Will Sun Exposure After Chemical Peel Cause Permanent Tanning?
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...
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If Skin Turned Black 5 Minutes After Chemical Peel, is It Damaged?
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...
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