Vitamin C peel after Photofacial?

Can I have a light, vitamin C peel, 10 days after a photofacial (IPL treatment)? Is there any reason why I should not? Is there anything I need to specifically address with the aesthetician performing the peel? Thanks for the info and insights, in advance!

1 answer to “Vitamin C peel after Photofacial?”

A: You should have no problem getting your peel.

Don Mehrabi, MD

Thank you for your question. You should be fine to get a Vitamin C peel 10 days after your IPL treatment. I don't foresee any problems at all, but if you had excessive inflammation, burning, crusting, or other IPL side effects, then I would wait. If not, go ahead with your peel! Good luck! 

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