San Diego Vi Peel doctors
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Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
10672 Wexford Street Suite 205, San Diego |
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Marialyn Sardo, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Ave. Suite 410, La Jolla |
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William Groff, DO
San Diego Dermatologist
9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego |
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Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
4765 Carmel Mountain Road 201, San Diego |
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William Heimer, MD
Encinitas Dermatologic Surgeon
320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 310, Encinitas |
Recent Answers
I will be going to Mexico for vacation in 3 1/2 weeks and want to know whether it's better to get my peel before my vacation or after I return. I know that I won't be able to avoid being in the sun. Thank you for your advice!!
If you are taking your vacation in a sunny place, then you should do your ViPeel after. Sun exposure while you are healing can cause inflammation and hyper pigmentation. Your skin should be treated gently and carefully during the healing process. Remember to use sun protection and avoid sun exposure even if you are NOT on vacation.
I got a Vi Peel 3 days ago and my skin starts to peel off, and the skin turned to brown too. It also was really easy for me to take the dead skin off, so without thinking, I took plenty of the dead skin off, but some of the new skin is pretty red and it hurts a little. I'm wondering, will the redness be gone after the peeling process is over, or it may take longer for my skin to recover?
In general, it is important not to pick at or pull off the dead skin unless it is almost ready to fall of spontaneously. For prolonged redness (lasting 1 week or longer), I worry about the possibility of impending scarring and usually recommend a few days of topical corticosteroids. Since it has only been 3 days, the redness you have noticed is probably normal. I would stay in close contact with your treating physician during the healing phase to ensure that recovery from your peel is occurring without complications.
Good luck.
I had Vi Peel on April 2, and my face became two shades darker. Is this permanent? I'm a light-skinned African-American and I'm really scared.
The hyperpigmentation you are experiencing is called "postinflammatory hyperpigmentation." It is unlikely to be permanent. Skin lightening agents such as hydroquinone in combination with tretinoin cream and azelaic acid can help normalize your pigmentation faster. I would consult a board certified dermatologist regarding your problem.
Good luck.
