I got a medium depth chemical peel about two days ago and my face was very dry and had thick patches of brown tough dead skin. The skin began to crack open so I began peeling off my skin, which exposed very pink fresh skin that bleed a little bit. Is this a bad thing??? I don't know if I should have peeled off the brown patches only two days after getting the peel???
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Thank you for your message! Chemical peels are a great option to help even out skin tone, help with fine lines/wrinkles, and overall brighten the skin's complexion. With darker skin tones caution must be used as there is a risk of hyperpigmentation. We generally recommend using a skin prep...
Chemical peels containing salicylic acid are better for treating acne because they have a better, more specific effect on the oil glands that cause acne pimples. The Obagi® Blue Peel RADIANCE is a new, salicylic acid based peel that we are finding to be quite helpful in controlling acne,...
Facial chemical peels can cause blood vessels on the face to appear more prominent in all individuals, but particularly in patients with rosacea. If you are looking to get a chemical peel for sun-damaged skin, you may want to consider Intense Pulsed Light/Fotofacial treatments that will address...