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Vinegar soaks post peel?

Should I do vinegar soaks to help my skin heal after a chemical peel? I’ll be using TCA or jessner

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Dr. Sapna A. Patel, MD
Dr. Sapna A. Patel, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Jul 31, 2018
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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Specialist Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 8, 2019
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