“Beware of Shingles and Cold Sores! - Palo Alto, CA”

Dr.Schrammek green peel. Wanted to get rid of some old acne spots (mild pigmentation) and improve overall skin condition.

Everything was fine (well.. irritating, but I was ready to suffer) until day 3d, when all of a sudden blisters developed all over my face! Very painful and just.. terrible. As with any viral infection of this kind, everything hurts like hell - my neck, my ears, my eyes, my lymph nodes and let alone the entire face :( Emergency care is already closed for the day, so I have to wait till morning to get to the doctors office and get some help.

Unfortunately - and I learned it too late - people with history of cold sores might develop such reactions. I wish I knew it before the procedure! So here is the warning, ladies, be careful!