Facial sores and chemical peels

Steven Wallach, MD answers: Is it normal to get facial sores after a Chemical Peel?

Is it normal to get facial sores after a Chemical Peel?


Steven Wallach, MD
10 months ago

Facial sores can happen with any peel of laser treatment that removes the outer layers of the skin. I usually have my patients take an oral antibiotic and an anti-viral medication until the skin heals.

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