I had a micropeel done last night and I ended up with these stripes all across my face. I believe the esthetician did 2 or 3 passes across my cheeks then followed up with 30% glycolic peel. This is only my second time ever having a micropeel and the first one was nothing like this. It looks and feels like a brush burn so I put neosporin on it, but I have a wedding to go to in 5 days. How long before this heals? Should I be using neosporin or something else? Should I see the doctor?
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Thank you for your photos and question. I would encourage you to follow a post peel care instructions that include a gentle cleanser (lotion based with no perfumes/dyes) and a hydrating gel/cream that has a vasaline/aquafore like texture to it. I would strongly encourage you to use a...
Hey there, and thank you for your question.
Yes, High frequency is great for reducing redness, inflammation, acne breakouts and is antibacterial. Great for after extractions.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Dr. K
Thanks for your question and posting pictures. I hope the underlying issues are being resolved. I completely agree with Dr. Tanqueray, microdermabrasion will not make much of difference. We would strongly recommend a series of fraction 1540nm or Co2 resurfacing. We have been treating a pati...