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

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debijoyJan 20, 2015

My friend is having a peel in 1 week, I will document this for Real Self. She is going to an reputable Doctor but he warned her her face may be yellow for 1 to 2 days. Whats up with that? I have heard of blue but never yellow. Can anyone give me any information please.

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