How to recover from a bad chemical peel?

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I had 2 peels and my skin was very strong and looked great. It has honestly caused my skin damage and its very pourous now. I have tried vitamin C and many things. Can you suggest what I may could try to get back to the strong skin I had. It was immediate effects. I only did the second one hoping her theory of better skin would come. Thank you so much.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you are unhappy with your skin texture and density you may want to talk with your provider about Co2 laser, this procedure adds volume and also resurfaces the skin texture. Speak to your provider to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard MD

Bobby Buka, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The
fastest way to recover from a fierce tissue reaction to any number of chemical
peels, whether that be a glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or trichloroacetic
acid, is to keep the skin amply hydrated. Try overdoing the hydration that you
would normally do every two hours of a ceramide based moisturizer, such as
First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream or CeraVe. Making sure that skin is
hydrated will enable faster recovery of the collagen in that area to make your
skin look less inflamed and scaly.

Another
quick recovery method after an aggressive tissue reaction following a chemical
peel would be to prevent any kind of sun damage. Even incidental damage - walking
outside to the train or to your car - can certainly slow the healing of your
face after a strong chemical peel. If you are going outside, please make sure
to incorporate a physical based sunscreen, such as First Aid Beauty's 5 in 1
Sunscreen, 5 in 1 Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen, or a comparable product with
a zinc or titanium active ingredient.

The
final recommendation is to prevent infection. It is important to make sure that
you're not over washing your face. Using a gentle cleanser each day, morning
and night, with a non-soap cleanser, like First Aid Beauty's Face Cleanser or
Cetaphil, (something that is non-comedogenic) can prevent any bacterial accumulation
in an already exposed area.

These
are the recommendations for improvement and rapid healing after a chemical
peel. Some of the additional tricks of the trade may include the use of papain
extract, as well as, arnica. Arnica is commonly used for bruising, but can also
be very helpful for general skin healing. Papain extract can also help with micro-clotting.
It enables the skin to heal faster and assists fibroblasts to migrate into that
area and lay down new, fresher skin.

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