I Recently Had a Med Chemical Peel. My Skin Hasn't Recovered and I'm Noticing Breakouts. Before This, I Never Broke out ): Help?

Without a photograph it sounds like you have developed milia which are small cysts under the skin. These may need to be extracted by an aesthetician. See a physician who is experienced with chemical peels if you are unsure about your current course of treatment.

Breakouts after a chemical peel are normal. Sometimes even if your skin appears healthy on the surface you can have underlying bacteria and pigmentation that has not come up yet. Because peels accelerate you cell turnover, it is normal to have a purging phase when you first start treating the skin. During this beginning stage you can notice things such as breakouts and areas of pigmentation getting darker. You will get thru this phase, continue doing a peel regimen every 6 to 8 weeks... more

As a dermatologist, I feel chemical peels can be a highly useful adjunct to removing unwanted acne scars. However, chemical peels fall under "exfoliating agents". Such agents can "unmask" and accelerate appearance of hidden acne lesions that have not yet evolved to the surface. I call this the "purging phase". Fortunately, chemical peels enhance more rapid unclogging of pores, and with appropriate medical guidance and continued acne maintenance at home, the complexion... more