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In our office, we recommend waiting four to six weeks in between Vi Peel treatments. It is especially important in that period between treatments that you hydrate the skin with bland moisturizers as well as protect it from the sun. Every dermatologist has specific protocols of what they recommend patients do and I suggest you follow your physician's recommendations for optimal results.
thank you or your question. it is recommended to wait at least 4 weeks between treatments. always be sure to wear sun protection between.
Although one could do a second peel as soon as two weeks, I generally recommend 1 month in between peels if one is getting multiple peels.
Hello, In our pratice we like our patients to wait at least 1 months before getting the second treatment.
The two most important things after any chemical peel are bland emolliation (moisturization, hydration) and sun avoidance. I would recommend that you use something bland and gentle such as aquaphor ointment, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer or Cerave Facial Moisturizing Lotion (AM or PM)....
If the Vi Peel solution was applied to your eyelids, you are probably having an irritant reaction to the peel. This should resolve on its own in a few days. Topical steroids and emollient creams will help as well. I doubt your reaction is from the Botox.
I have not seen a problem with VI peels causing long term rough, dry texture. I would recommend Renova or a low dose retinol to help improve the texture.
Some patients have what I call fragile pigment. Any exposure to heat (i.e. sun, chemical peel and laser ) can cause more melanin (pigment) to be produced. Especially, if you have been doing alot of aggressive treatments on your skin. I would take a break from peels for a couple of months,...
You did peel your skin prematurely. The good news is that I cannot see any signs of hyperpigmentation on your skin, so your skin should be ok within a few days. It will burn and seem tight until it heals, and it may take longer time for it to completely heal. If you start peeling again, as you...
One of the ingredients in the Vi Peel is salicylic acid which is related to aspirin. It is generally recommended that if you are allergic to aspirin that you avoid salicylic acid, Although I have never heard of someone with this allergy actually having a reaction to salicylic acid, I would...
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