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Breaking out After a Green Peel - is This Normal

it did work a lot of my acne scars dissapeared and the ones that i still have did ge lighter, but i started breaking out agian. will i see more results on my next green peel?

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Breakouts Can Occur

April 29th, 2011
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I have seen breakouts occur after the green peel, as well as other peels, and also laser treatments.  I do not believe it is impurities being released from the skin.  The exact cause is unknown really.  I do believe you will continue to improve with future peels.

Lisa Benest, MD


Burbank Dermatologist
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