These are light peels. You must be sensitive.

John Philip Di Saia, MD answers: Botched Chemical Peel Job?

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 + Microdermabrasion, which left me with burns on my cheeks. It's been a month now and while there are no more swelling and scabbing, I'm left with brown patches and hyperpigmentation. Could this be a botched job or mishandling by the doctor? He said it's due to my skin sensitivity and I'm not the only case. Is this true? What recourse/redress should I take if it's indeed a botched job?


John P. Di Saia, MD
11 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

It sounds like your skin is sensitive. Maybe you should try a series of very light peels without dermabrasion. Bleaching agents and Retin A before and after might help as well as well as sun avoidance.

 

Best Regards,

 

John Di Saia MD

 

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