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Day 7 of Vi Peel. No peeling, just dry flaky skin around mouth and neck. Using calming balm to help. Will skin ever be normal?

rady41Aug 9, 2018
The esthetician thinks I won't peel because of my prolonged use of Tretinoin and my skin is not senstive to it anymore.My esthetician said she would call the VI Peel rep.I am putting Societe's calming balm on my skin to relieve the dry feeling but when it wears off my skin still feels so dry. Today is the third day for the balming cream. Will my skin ever regain its moisture? Thank you for any help.

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Dr. Amy Miller, MD
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Answered on Aug 13, 2018
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