After peeling procedure I m facing few burns like thing on my face and redness too. Is this normal occurrence after peeling? My doc is telling it's not burn it's jus part of process. He recommended me to use Momate on affected areas. After few research on Momate I m getting too skeptic on its side effects. Can I use aquaphor on affected areas. As after research I think it's mild than Momate. I have sensitive skin. Please help me
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In the office we neutralize chemical peels with water. I am not sure what kind of peel you are doing at home but there should be instructions. Best, Dr. Green
It's not uncommon to experience some changes in your skin after a glycolic acid peel, especially one as strong as 50%. Typically, glycolic peels can cause temporary redness, peeling, and dryness as they exfoliate the outer layers of skin. However, the symptoms you're describing—such as i...
You don't necessarily have to see full blown peeling to have good results. The texture and pigmentation can be improved even without significant peeling. It is usually takes several peels to see the overall beneficial results of the peels and improve your skin.
