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If I'm getting a series of VI peels for hyperpigmentation, should I start with the original and work my way up, or start strong?

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I have Fitzpatrick IV/V skin with pretty severe hyperpigmentation, and when I first booked a series of three treatments, I thought I should use them all on the VI Precision Plus. It would be my first experience with chemical peels, though, so now I'm thinking I should start with the original, which might not be as effective for me but would allow me to see how my skin reacts to a baseline before trying something stronger. Do you think it be a waste of time/money, or is it better to be cautious?

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