I am a 37 year old male with normal skin. I had a VI peel four days ago and I'm wondering when I can start shaving again. I'm in my second day of peeling.
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Often times after having a chemical peel, one can develop milia (white bumps, small cysts) and comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) in the treated areas as they are common in swollen and or inflamed/injured skin. They should resolve on their own and there are some over-the-counter and...
Swelling after Vi Peel is not normal and common. You may be developing some allergic reaction to the aftercare kit products. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider and stop applying products from the kit. Keep using sunscreen if leaving indoors areas. Use mild...
It is very difficult to assess from the picture, but most likely you are starting to react to the Vi Peel. Typically, one starts to see erythema (pinkness of the skin), peeling and dryness in the first few days after the peel. The worst days for the these skin changes are usually...
