1,5 Yrs After: Skin Still Looks Burned / Crepey After Series of Green Peels. What Now? Doctor Answers, Tips
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1,5 Yrs After: Skin Still Looks Burned / Crepey After Series of Green Peels. What Now?

I did a series of 5 green peels 3 weeks apart and two IPL sittings 1,5 yrs ago. all for hyperpigmentation and sun spots. but got crepey , saggy and dehydrated skin in return! ( very similar to mr oad's picture : ;skin looks burned' who is in the jessners peel Q&A) can anybody tell me what this is and how to fix it?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by leftie in Rotterdam, 11
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Irritation

What you are experiencing is definitely not expected results.  I am sure it is very disappointing after all the money and time  you have invested.  It sounds like your skin is very sensitive right now.  I wonder if you were allergic to one of the ingredients.  My suggestion would be to use products to really calm and hydrate the skin.  Try a homeopathic cream called Calendula.  You can also try some natural lipids for the skin.  Stay away from acid... more
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