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Is this normal after a peel? (photo)

I had a chemical peel done for pigmentation for the first time two days ago. My face is extremely swollen and red... I was told it should start peeling by now but it hasn't. Is this normal?

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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jan 28, 2016
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Dr. Chien C. Kat, MD
Dr. Chien C. Kat, MD
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 7, 2016
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