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I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for instructions and after care recommendations. Sun protection is essential. Best, Dr. Emer
thank you for your question. it is recommended to leave the peel on for 4 to 6 hours, then wash and start with the home care.
Hello and thank you for your question.The VI Peel is not normally a uncomfortable peel. There are some patients that may be more sensitive and may feel a bit more discomfort. The peeling usually starts by day 2. It is best to follow your providers instructions as to when they are recommending the length of time you leave the peel on the skin before washing. I normally recommend leaving the peel on overnight.Best to you,
It looks like you had a nice strong peel, and this darkening of the skin is a normal part of the peeling/healing process. It should resolve! Make sure you stay out of the sun, of course, and use the topical cortisone that came with your kit. Give your skin two weeks to recover and if you still h...
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 ...
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