Just completed Infini RF treatment #3 on 7/30th. It is working well so far and I hope for another one or two to take care of my rolling scars. However, I would like to have a medium chemical peel to provide that "glow" and to even out some of the textural issues. Is this possible and will not contraindicate the progress of the Infini treatments? I plan to go for #4, six weeks after #3. Thanks very much for any advice.
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Tanning causes skin damage so I would recommend that you not tan and wait until the skin heals before considering a peel.
Tanning, which damages your skin and a chemical peel to try to improve your skin are incongruous.
Good luck.
It would be a good idea to see your doctor to be sure that he or she wanted this to happen. It may be perfectly normal as the skin in treated areas is damaged and turns brown. If you had more pigment in this area, the peel will make it even browner than surrounding tissue. Just...
Your red spot should fade in time. Return to your provider for assistance with management. You don't mention what was being treated with the targeted chemical peel but it may require ongoing treatment and follow-up. The acid causes a controlled damage to the skin and new cells...