I got a facial the other day. The lady took off half my face and now it is scabbing over and really red.

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What can I do to speed up the process and help the healing? It is very embarrassing and it is all over my chin and some on my forehead. She took off the dead skin and more. I just need something to get back to normals since I do work.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Neda Vanden Bosch, MD · Answer

The first thing I would do is contact the person who did your facial! It sounds like she went a little too aggressive with a peeling agent or enzyme after extractions or dermaplane to cause scabs to form. To calm things down I would use a gentle cleanser like CeraVe and keep the skin moist so that when the scabs come off they don't cause scarring.Do NOT pick! Make sure you use SPF everyday. If the skin is red and irritated you can use an over the counter Hydro cortisone cream 2 times a day for 1 week and that should dramatically calm the skin down. Using some Bio Oil at night will help also. Restart a topical Vitamin C in 1-2 weeks. Do not use a Retinoid or any products with acids in them for 2-3 weeks.

Ian Hallam, MBE, BDS · Answer

Go back and inform the clinic/salon that you are not happy with the reaction after the facial. It is rare facials cause this sort of reaction unless you are sensitive to the products used or whom ever did your facial was too aggressive. Cell renewal cream/serum will help speed up recovery. I recommend Endocare range from Aestheticare it is a powerful cell renewal cream/serum which help reduce scarring and don’t forget to apply sun protection as your skin has been compromised. Best wishes .

Lani Warren, MD · Answer

Hi.  I would go back to the aesthetician that treated you.  She may have a post treatment cream that will help.  You may also have a product sensitivity and you may want to know what it is for future treatments.  Best wishes to you .

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

First of all, you should make sure that the woman who gave you the facial is aware of your reaction.  It sounds as though she was overly aggressive as a regular facial should not cause scabbing.There are several easy things you can do to reduce the inflammation and speed up the healing.  Honey is very anti-inflammatory.  Apply a thin layer of honey to your face and allow it to sit for 10-15 mins before rinsing off.  Do this 4-5 times daily until the skin is healed.  Make sure that you are using a good sunscreen whenever you are outside.  Applying a product that contains growth factors can also speed up healing.  The one I like is Skin Medica's TNS Recovery Complex.  Red light treatments can also speed healing up.

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

A regular facial should never cause any type of reaction. It sounds as though the Aesthetician was very aggressive and may have used harsh chemicals. It's very important to address any skin sensitivities with your Aesthetician prior to receiving a treatment. To reduce inflammation and speed up healing apply products containing growth factors.Regenica Recovery Gel works excellent to excel the healing process.Best wishes in your endeavors!Sincerely,James Fernau,MD,FACSJames Fernau,MD,FACS,Board Certified ENT, Board Certified Plastic Surgery, Memberof ASPS, ASAPS,ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS,OTO/HNS,ASLMS,International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

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