“Allergic Reaction - California”

I had a 5 layer Jessner's peel 3 weeks ago and my face was noticeably swollen for a couple of days, even though I took Benadryl on the advice of my esthetician. the areas treated also itched a little and I had a couple of small blisters around the hairline. My face felt hot for about 3 days until it started peeling. I had it done on a Wed. morning, I was very red that afternoon and the peeling did not start until Saturday and by Tuesday it was about 90% peeled. My esthetician also did a facial one week after the peel was applied and that felt so good. I had 1-2 layer Jessner's peel years before with hardly any pinkness and peeling so I decided this time to go for a deeper peel to take care of the accumulated acne scars. By the way I'm 46 yrs old. I was pleased with the results once all the peeling was done. I'm thinking of getting another one in a couple of months but maybe just 3 layers so the down time is not as long.

Thanks for posting the picture. This looks exactly like I look now. In my case I think that the swelling came from the antiobiotc ointment that I used after the peel. Found out that I'm allergic to the Neomycin component in the triple antiobiotic ointment.

Wow, yup thats what I look like right now!!! I had a horrible allergic reaction. I have been going to the same place for all my facial needs for almost six yrs. I love the lady who does my face. I had a 3 layer peel done and within 48 hours my face was covered in what looked like little white heads. My face was flaming red on day 3 and itched sooo bad it became unbearable. I called my lady the very next day and she has been very good at seeing me right away. Had to get a scrip for antibiotics and I still have no idea what it could have been. i have no allergies to any meds or foods. We went over all the ingredients but came up with no culprit. I am on day 1 of the antibiotics so we'll see how it goes. Ive had to call into work 1 day so far. I have had peels done before and never had a problem. This is going on day 5 for me and I can't really go out in public. Im currently using 1% cortisone and aquaphor for itching. Just helpful advice for anyone who may encounter this issue in the future.

I'm on day 5 after my Jessner peel and I'm still beat red on most of my face. I had a 6 layer peel and my face started itching terribly on day 3 and continues to itch pretty bad. I am flaking and peeling a lot but I got brave and tried to go out in public for a quick errand this morning. However, I cut my trip short when I checked myself in the mirror. A lot of the red areas also look like they have tiny blisters. I'm hoping this is normal and that everything will calm down soon.

I looked closer at my skin and the skin is raised and bumpy but not blistered. I even did a test area on my skin a couple of months ago before trying the peel. I guess I'll call my esthetician in the morning.

HORRIBLE!! Wel I just did my first Jessner peel and a trip to the ER! I did the peel 3 days ago and only did 1 layer. During the last 3 days my face has become so red and the pain was so intense I couldn't do anything yesterday, let alone sleep. I just had foot surgery and that was easy compared to the pain from this peel. Woke up last night and my face was swelling up really bad so I went to the E.R. They just have me tyenol, advil and cream. Still not sure why this happened but I'll keep my wrinkles and sun spots..this was a terrible exerience for me. I look awful and am kind of scared. Can anyone relate?