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Dark Scars After Chemical Peel

I originally went to the doctor for acne treatment, but while there, I explained her that I'm going on vacation in June, and I would like to go with a clear face. She suggested that I have chemical peel.

She gave me an antbiotic to take for a month, and Retin-A and Cetaphil to use on my face,then i went back to her in about 2 weeks for a chemical peel, while the assistant was cleaning my face for the peel, I felt burning pain. I told her and the dermatologist, who then said we will do the B-lift 20% instead of the chemical peel. It burned like she said when she applied it and then it cooled down. I washed my face, it was frost white, and then the MA applied moisturizer and sunscreen.

The spots then turned dark, and the doctor said it was dead skin, and that it will fall off in 24 hours. However, it's still here and it looks horrible, like burns. Is this normal?

Read my review "Worse Than Before"

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by nicole_harris1317 in calumet city illinois
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Appearance after a chemical peel.

Dear Nicole, I'm not sure what a "B-Lift" is, or exactally what was applied to your face. The pictures you provided are only 24 hrs after the procedure, so "scarring" is not possible. Scar tissue takes days and weeks to form. You appear to have either experienced an allergic reaction, or possibly a burn. I think the dark scabs will fall off, and the underlying skin will be a bit pink. You need to see your doctor emergently (today) to carefully recommend further treatment... more

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Comments (1)

killaby1300 25 Nov 2012

dear Nichoel, I also went to a doctor to do a photofical my face was just like yours. However, you need to take care of it right way.DO NOT WAIT. or else you have dark scar forever. You need to ask your doctor for a strong bleaching, and sun cream (80). every day and night. You also need to used mask with clay, and used a mild peel day. How this help.

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