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Do I need to wash the Vi Peel off before I fall asleep?

annangelAug 20, 2018
It is my first Vi Peel. I did not experience any redness or burning. My neck is a little dry. I am super tired. Will it hurt to leave it on overnight?

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Jenny Weyler, MD

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...

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Amy Miller, MD

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...

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Monika Soni, MD

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...

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