Please help! I am scared i have really messed up. I had a vi peel 2 days ago, and i have a very red tight face with LOTS and LOTS of red very itchy bumps. Especially around my chin and behind my ears.... everywhere. My neck is extremely red and swollen with the same red bumps. Obviously i am allergic to this peel. I also have not started to peel... At All!! Should i be on some sort of RX??? I am afraid I have ruined my face. This is absolutely terrible. I am really scared.
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In my practice I usually tell patients that they can resume application of Retin A or other retinoids 1 week after a Vi Peel assuming that the peeling has stopped at that time. We usually advise patients to stop the retinoid 3 days before a facial. Always check with the person who is...
Vipeel chemical peels can cause post treatment redness, itching,
dryness, and ironically, hyperpigmentation. Early post-peel care is
vital. I would use a curated combination of Covalent peels, fractional
laser, and topical creams to treat the skin after a Vipeel. Start with
Elevase to help...
Vipeel chemical peels can cause post treatment redness, itching,
dryness, and ironically, hyperpigmentation. Early post-peel care is
vital. I would use a curated combination of Covalent peels, fractional
laser, and topical creams to treat the skin after a Vipeel. Start with
Elevase to help...