My friend is having a peel in 1 week, I will document this for Real Self. She is going to an reputable Doctor but he warned her her face may be yellow for 1 to 2 days. Whats up with that? I have heard of blue but never yellow. Can anyone give me any information please.
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All of this is determined on what type of peel you are having. They really are all different. With most light peels that have no "down time"; they can be done every 2-4 weeks. The light peels should not hurt, because with a light peel only the epidermis (outer layer) is effected. If you...
Chemical peels are excellent for the bikini area. We often use these in addition to daily application of Melarase creams to reduce pigmentation and spots related to folliculitis. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Certain medium to deep chemical peels can be effective for deep vertical lines. I would only go to a board-certified dermatologist who personally performs her/his own peels, is experienced in performing these peels and does quite a bit of them, to avoid serious side effects. Otherwise, one can...