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Would Do This over Again - Brooklyn, NY

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I am african american and i have had terrible acne...

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bagshoeloverApril 9, 2012
WORTH IT$225

i am african american and i have had terrible acne scars all over my face. loads of them. decided to get the vi peel and waited till it was spring break .got my peel on thursday, took less than 45mins. the doctor took her time to explain to me every step of the procedure. clean my face with a cleanser, then degreased it with acetone. after that she applied the vi peel .it stung for a bit but after fanning it down with a paper fan i was fine. i also itched alot . and for the next 2 days my face was red and itch, on the 3rd day as she said i started to peel. i am on the 4th day and still peeling .and i can already see the difference . can't wait to do this over again would do it myself the next time around as i can save a few bucks buying the peel online. it took of 60% of my acne scars away . can't wait to have another done so i can finally be acne scar free. would upload pictures once i finish peeling

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dr emma benjamin

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excellent overall definitely reduced my acne scars

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Megan P
April 9, 2012

Wow, a 60% reduction?! That is great!! I'm too nervous to try a peel at home. Are you concerned at all, or do you feel pretty comfortable with it?

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bagshoelover
April 9, 2012
im a bit concern because this is my face I'm talking about and as i have never done a chemical peel , but it's seems like an easy process
Megan P
April 10, 2012

I hear you, I guess just be really, really cautious. Better to under do it than over do it the first time or two.

Keep us posted on how it goes!!

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nishaswirl
January 22, 2016
You look amazing! I can't wait to get the Vi peel. I have acne scars too & large pores on top of that.
ncdaigle85
June 20, 2017
nishaswirl did you get the peel? Im scheduled to have mine done on wed. I would love to get more feed back from another woman of color. Was it worth it? Were you pleased with your results?
Cresay1985
June 21, 2017
Thanks so much for this review! I'm having my first peel done today & I was a little skeptical being that I have very similar skin to yours I didn't want to waste money of its wasn't going to help. Your skin looks so much healthier and clearer! Thanks
UPDATED FROM bagshoelover

I thought to update pictures so you can see for...

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bagshoeloverMay 1, 2012
i thought to update pictures so you can see for your self, i am still try happy with my results and i was told one peel won't take it all off which i didn't expect it to but it has taken a good percent of and stopped the acne filled with pus. will do this again once i'm out of school so i don't have to go out at all like i did the first time during spring break

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Anastasia4870
May 2, 2012
are you still happy with it? I have family in Brooklyn and visit often so your review really stands out to me.
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bagshoelover
May 2, 2012
i have uploaded pictures and put up an update. i am loving my skin! can't wait till i don't have to use concealers again
Anastasia4870
May 2, 2012
Thank you...your skin looks gorgeous. :)
jcanfluffy
November 1, 2012
Your photos shows great results, congrats. What is the address for the location where u hand your peel done?
jcanfluffy
November 1, 2012
*had
Megan P
May 2, 2012

Great to hear your update & see your after pictures - soooo glad you liked what it did for you!! Please continue to keep us updated on how your skin is doing & when you decide to have another one done. :)

Mountain_Gem
May 16, 2012
I'm so happy for you that you got such great results! I really want to WARN you though about doing it yourself. I'm in my 60s and I was gonna buy the peel on eBay and do it myself. I'm on a fixed income and don't have much money. Then I read some horror stories about people selling chemicals for these peels that aren't human grade. Some people have been totally burned like their faces were melted off. I also just read that phenol (which is in the Vi peels) can even cause heart problems. Go to this site and then "edit", "find", cardiac and read what it says. It just isn't worth it to save a little money. Good luck with your continued success!
Msclass
October 24, 2012

I think your post is totally extreme.. I perform this peel daily. It is a breeze to do and I have people of all ages getting it done, The phenol is so minimal for you to say it can cause heart conditions is absolutely extreme exaggeration.

Ginikki
May 21, 2012

I am so excited for you! I have suffered from Acne since I was 12 and I will be 36 and still have issues. Your results are great and I am sure it helps your confidence. I am getting the peels and hydro facials done and see significant improvement in tone and texture of my skin. Best wishes Nikki.

Moni Lou
July 26, 2012

I would recommend NOT doing it yourself at home. Both myself and my friend scarred our faces because we left it on too long.We both have dark marks on our cheeks!! Pay the money and go to a professional.

Megan P
July 27, 2012

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm sorry you and your friend had this happen.

UPDATED FROM bagshoelover

I would be going back to do this one more time...

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bagshoeloverMarch 21, 2013
i would be going back to do this one more time during spring break but i wanted to update with pictures how my face finally cleared up after just one try. and also as i been getting emails asking where it is and i dont usually come on here . this is the info
2769 Coney Island Ave, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Dr. Emma Benjamin: 718-676-0305
the website: www.harmonieultime.com

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Strawberry_Shortcake
April 16, 2013
Wow! Your results look great. Hoping mine will be good.
MysSouth
April 22, 2013

Wow you look great! I don't think you need you need another peel. I had similar scars- for some reason the ones on my forehead went away. Try Retin A.

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sheezamazin
July 8, 2013
your results are great!! I see a definite improvement. Im getting my Vi peel after one round of the Rejuvenize peel by skin Medica. Vi peel is the strongest peel safe for African Americans.
cosa
February 14, 2014
I did a jessner, and want to go up step by step. did you do ur vi? Should i do a Rejuvenize first? I don;t know if the Vi is stronger than the Rejuvenize. Or can I go straight to Vi? I am italian with olive skin, with melasma, and need to be careful myself. i am thinking of this step system myself, as everywhere i go, they just try to sell me what ever they have.
Grittygoddess
September 18, 2013
Wow! Ur results are A M A Z I N G!! I have acne marks like u, but mine are a bit more red in color, I do have some dark ones as well. I had the VI Acne Peel about 2 weeks ago and I must say, I am dissapointed
Grittygoddess
September 18, 2013
Sorry, I hit post comment before I was done, lol. As I was saying, I'm not happy with my results :(... My acne marks didn't get any lighter and my face looks the exact same. I was hoping for results like urs... I will get another peel, just don't know if it will be a VI Peel. Thanks for posting ur story, makes me feel like at least it worked for someone :) u look great!
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