Why Cant You Sweat After the Vi Peel?

asked 1 year ago by louise1950 in toronto
Latest answer by Carlo Honrado, MD
Question viewed 3,098 times
Tags: exercise, sweat

I run about 10 miles every other day. I had a vi peel 5 days ago. What is the issue with sweating?

5 answers to Why Cant You Sweat After the Vi Peel?

Sweating after the VI Peel

If you perspire after your VI Peel it creates irritation on the surface of the just treated skin. The salty components of your sweat causes a burning on the surface of the skin, causing undo discomfort and chances for complications. After the initial 2 or 3 days following your VI Peel regular exercise that causes perspiration should be OK.

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD
Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon

Vi Peel and Sweating

From my experience using the Vi Peel on patients, I have seen pockets of sweat develop in areas that were in the process of peeling. While unsightly, it did not affect the overall result of the Vi Peel.

Carlo Honrado, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sweating after Vi Peel

My understanding it that you want to avoid sweating until you wash the peel off--at least 4 hours after application. In part this is to keep the product on the skin as well as to avoid conact with the eyes. Make sure you moisturize aggresively. I tell my patients to apply the moisturizer at least 4 times a day after a Vi Peel. I don't restrict sweating otherwise and have never heard a complaint.

Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist

Sweating after ViPeel

Avoid heavy sweating the first 2-3 days after the peel. It can cause facial stinging and may cause your skin to peel too soon. You should be able to exercise after that with no problem.

Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO
Austin Dermatologist

VI peel

VI peel is probably one of the best peels I have used on my patients. There is no interferance with sweating once you peel completely

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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