I am 6 weeks out; lower bleph w/fats transfer. Right eye towards corner seems bound up (doesn't move freely). Dr. says we seemed to have traded one problem for another. Eye bags are gone but seem to have bags lower down closer to cheek bones. Still have fluid type swelling with bruising that seems worse on some days. Also under my right eye it looks very flat. Should I massage under the right eye? Should I be worried? Will I ever look normal again? Will chemical peel help resolve bags?
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Dr. wants to do chemical peel under eyes. Will peel resolve bruising/residual swelling?
I have found the VI peel to be very effective for patchy discoloration in patients with dark skin. I will take 4 to 6 treatments but those that have stuck with the treatment regime have been very happy.I hope that helps. Best regards.
You absolutely can get Botox after chemical peels. The only side effect of the peel should be a little dryness at this point and the injections should not interfere with it. I would avoid using any topical numbing cream before the Botox injections since that could aggravate your skin.
You sound like the perfect person to have a light chemical peel to correct the hyper pigmentation from the acne marks. I would recommend you use a Retin-A type product and a hydroquinone in combination with the chemical peels. There are different strengths of TCA peels and a 10% or 15% TCA p...