Discoloration after Vi Peel. Day 5. Is this normal healing and what can I do to speed up the process? (Photos)

Some people don't peel in sheets of skin.  That dryness and flakiness you are experiencing is a form of peeling.  The skin cells are coming off, just in smaller chunks and not one sheet.  Think of a  brick wall--you can bulldoze it and it may stay in wall form...

Thanks for your question. Although it is tempting to "help" the skin off you really need to allow the skin to come off naturally. Peeling the skin too soon can cause damage and make the recovery longer than it needs to be. It is important to apply the post peel protectant and sunscreen multiple...

Thank you for your question. We recommend that our patients wait 4 weeks after to receive a VI Peel.

Hi. Yes, you may wash off the peel early. If possible only wash the area around your eye and keep the rest of the peel on for the amount of time the provider recommended. Be very careful when washing the peel as you do not want it to get into your eye. In our practice we steer clear from placing...

It looks to me like the peel is pulling the pigment up. This is normal, in most cases. It can take as long as 2 weeks to peel off. DO NOT pick at it or rush the peeling process as you could whined up making it worse. Keep the area moist and covered with SPF and be patient. Things should start ...

Hello and thank you for your inquiry. This is a difficult question to answer without a picture. I would recommend you seek advice from a board certified dermatologist and plastic surgeon. However, generally speaking, there are treatments you can safely perform on eyelids. There are gentle...