I had a 40% Glycolic Acid Peel done last night (2 days prior she did dermaplaning). The chemical peel was left on for 3-4 minutes and burned so bad. She did a neutralizer and then removed with cold water. My face looked bad right away. She sent me home with some Bactroban Cream 2%. Today I was horrified and went to get another opinion at a skin essentials place. The lady there wasn't sure what happened and gave me x2 samples of iS clinical pro-heal advance. I don't know what to do? It's awful!
October 20, 2017
Answer: Peel Gone Wrong
I recommend you go see a board-certified dermatologist who can help you with your healing. This is what happens when you choose to have treatments (which have known risks of permanent damage when done incorrectly) with non-physicians. In the meantime, I would use bland emolliation and gentle cleansing. Continue with the Bactroban three times a day in the areas that are open or crusted. Be very careful with the sun.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Peel Gone Wrong
I recommend you go see a board-certified dermatologist who can help you with your healing. This is what happens when you choose to have treatments (which have known risks of permanent damage when done incorrectly) with non-physicians. In the meantime, I would use bland emolliation and gentle cleansing. Continue with the Bactroban three times a day in the areas that are open or crusted. Be very careful with the sun.
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October 3, 2021
Answer: Problems with a glycolic acid peel
A glycolic acid peel is an epidermal peel and should not cause any damage. It is possible that your epidemis was exfoliated due to the dermaplaning and that the peel went a bit deep in some areas. At this point you should carefully wash your face with a non-detergent based soap and apply a petroleum based ointment two to three times a day, use a product like Aquaphor. If you have residual redness after you heal over the next few days you may need to be treated with a topical steroid. In this case you will need to be seen by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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October 3, 2021
Answer: Problems with a glycolic acid peel
A glycolic acid peel is an epidermal peel and should not cause any damage. It is possible that your epidemis was exfoliated due to the dermaplaning and that the peel went a bit deep in some areas. At this point you should carefully wash your face with a non-detergent based soap and apply a petroleum based ointment two to three times a day, use a product like Aquaphor. If you have residual redness after you heal over the next few days you may need to be treated with a topical steroid. In this case you will need to be seen by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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