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Should a Vi Peel be used on legs? (photo)

Amy1962Apr 14, 2014
Stubborn sun spots on my legs didn't respond to IPL at all so I had a Vi Peel. My legs didn't feel anything during the peel nor did they dry up, peel or flake. They actually felt softer. I've spent $1000 on sunspots on my legs but they're still there. Is this normal? Was the Vi Peel too gentle?

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Thanks for the question. The skin on your chest reacts differently than the face. It takes around five days for the "peeling" to begin. Everybody reacts differently to peels so you can expect to either peel like a snake shedding it's skin or mild flaking. Best wishes.

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Arthur N. Falk, MD

Most people undergoing a Vi Peel, which is a proprietary mix of several ingredients, will experience some peeling by 7 days, but there can be some variation.  The fact that you feel as if your skin is "tight and rough" suggest that you have not exfoliated yet.  I would suggest...

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Monika Soni, MD

You need to continue using the aftercare kit until you run out of it. After you run out of it, you should still pally sunscreen on a daily basis to slow down the aging process of your skin and prevent sun and age spots from forming. Good luck!

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