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I have permanent discoloration after Vi peel. Is this normal? (Photo)

JirgimenezSep 3, 2014
I has My second vi peel and it went well, I'm actually on my 7th day after the procedure and My chin is still really dry kind of peeling but some patches are like bronzed or red and the rest is my normal skin... Is this normal? Ps: I have reaaaaally sensitive skin

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

The Vi peel comes with a post care kit that provides everything you will need. It includes the towelettes, cleanser, post peel protectant, sunscreen and instructions on how and when everything should be applied. The hydrocortisone cream you applied should be used 2-4 a day from day 2-7.  It...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

In our office, we typically ask patients to use a ceramide cream after a chemical peel to help improve the skin's moisture barrier function. Our choice is the Elevase cream. In addition, light chemical peels afterwards and Melarase for discoloration can help. Best, DR....

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Thanks for the question. It's likely that area has not peeled yet. Make sure to keep using your post peel protectant and don't force the skin off. It will eventually come off and your skin should appear much smoother and softer. Best wishes

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