“Chemical peel: look like me again”
Chemical peel: Worth it
Cost: $1,200
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Chemical peel satisfaction: Excellent
This was a great procedure - literally make me look like myself again. (You know, instead of that old person in the mirror). the lines above my lips are gone, the wrinkles in my forehead, even the crow's feet are barely discernable. The enlarged pores are gone as well. On the downside, you look really scary for a couple of weeks - I had to wear a surgical mask so as not to frighten my little girl. I don't remember how much it cost, so disregard that number. I had to put something in to submit. Try to do it when people won't be around to be grossed out. You'll love the results.
Jan 29, 2007Comments and replies (2)
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27 Feb 2007
HELP...I had a phenol peel almost two weeks ago. My skin healed very well, with the exception of the skin over my upper lip. It is red,irritated and peeling. Everytime I talk, eat,laugh,etc it hurts. My plastic surgeon told me to just keep moisturizing. I have been using everything, including Euercin (petroleum)ointment, but to no avail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
479 posts
27 Feb 2007
Phenol peels are very deep and require substantial recovery (different peels are described in our [weblink:http://www.realself.com/article/chemical_peel_antiaging.html" title="Chemical peel basics and peel types article|Chemical Peel Basics] article).
How long has it been since your phenol peel?I recently researched a medium depth peel for a friend and found on webmd that recovery time was quite substantial.
Not sure which ointment your using, but my dermatologist contacts suggest Aquaphor (available at Amazon).
Please keep us up to date on your progress!