I Have Just Been Diagnosed with Sensory Nerve Damage After Having a Skinmedica Vitalize Peel?

I have just been diagnosed with sensory nerve damage after having a skinmedica vitalize peel. It has been 11 weeks since the peel and I have severe burning and tingling. I am still having inflammation around my nose and chin also. My doc put me on Lyrica. Will this heal and what is the expected duration. I am at my wits end with this! It has affected every aspect of my life.

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Need an Evaluation to Determine

Thank you for your question. I suggest you see a Board Certified Dermatologist and /or a Neurologist to evaluate and better assess your skin and determine the best course of action while you heal. Without an evaluation, it is not possible to determine the extent of damage, the healing process, and your skin type. I hope this helps.

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LF5 9 Nov 2012

Thank you for answering. I have seen several derms and they all say to leave everything off my skin expect for Cerave lotion. They all say the ingredients in the vitalize peel shouldn't have done this type of damage so I am worried something else was used on my skin or maybe that the medispa had me leave on the retinoic acid overnight. I also have seen a neurologist who put me on lyrica. I am still having so much pain after 7 months that it seems like it is not going to heal. My skin is bright red and sensitive to everything. Have you ever heard of this before? I do have an appointment with the dermatology center @ Boston Mass Gerneral also but they can't see me until January.

Megan P (Community Manager) 9 Nov 2012

I'm so sorry to hear what is going on. :( I did want to let you know that it is unlikely that the doctors will see your comment in this section, as it is meant as an area for the community members to discuss the question. Please keep us posted on how you are doing, and what you continue to find out.

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