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Chemical Peel: Look Like Me Again

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Updated 24 Apr 2008
Posted 29 Jan 2007
Worth It
Spent: $1,200 in Bellevue, WA
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.

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chickie (unregistered guest) 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
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 27 Feb 2007
Phenol peels are very deep and require substantial recovery (different peels are described in our Chemical Peel Basics article).

I recently researched a medium depth peel for a friend and found on webmd that recovery time was quite substantial.  aquaphor ointment is for severe dry skin
Medium-depth and deep peeling may result in swelling, as well as the presence of water blisters that may break, crust, turn brown and peel off over a period of seven to 14 days. Medium-depth peels may be repeated in six to twelve months, if necessary.
How long has it been since your phenol peel?

Not sure which ointment your using, but my dermatologist contacts suggest Aquaphor (available at Amazon). 

Please keep us up to date on your progress!
Nmackay (1 post) 10 May 2011
Hi can you tell me what sort if peel you had?

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