I had a 50% glycolic peel yesterday and now my eyes are very swollen. I asked my dermatologist why did I have such bad swelling and she assured me that the swelling will go away. Does the swelling completely go away? I am in a panic. Please help!!
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It sounds like you may have keratosis pilaris besides dull and dry leg skin. While 70% glycolic acid peel may be helpful for you eventually, it may not be the best treatment at the beginning. I will suggest you to try 30-50% glycolic acid peel first and if your skin improves ad tolerates it, you...
Different strengths of peel will determine how quickly you recover and how soon after you can do another session. On average it takes one week to recover from a mild peel, and one to two weeks to recover from a deeper peel. We typically recommend a series of four to six peels every four we...
