Has anyone heard of a peel that leaves your face yellow?

All of this is determined on what type of peel you are having. They really are all different. With most light peels that have no "down time"; they can be done every 2-4 weeks. The light peels should not hurt, because with a light peel  only the epidermis (outer layer) is effected. If you...

Experiencing tightness and dryness after a medium-depth peel, such as the Perfect Derma Peel, is quite common. This is part of the skin's natural healing process as it regenerates new cells. Here are some suggestions to help alleviate the tightness and dryness: Moisturize Regularly: Use a...

Chemical peels are excellent for the bikini area. We often use these in addition to daily application of Melarase creams to reduce pigmentation and spots related to folliculitis. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Certain medium to deep chemical peels can be effective for deep vertical lines. I would only go to a board-certified dermatologist who personally performs her/his own peels, is experienced in performing these peels and does quite a bit of them, to avoid serious side effects. Otherwise, one can...

The red spots are indeed cherry angiomas. These are benign blood vessel growths,which may appear almost anywhere on the body. They are easily treated with a vascular lesion laser, such as the V-beam. One or two treatments generally suffices. 

We recommend patients to only use moisturizer and sunscreen following a peel. We never recommend using hydroquinone or retin A before or after a peel treatment. It is very important to keep the area moist until the outer layer of skin has regenerated. And always watch for symptoms of...