I had a decolletage peel done on Thursday. It's now Tues and it looks like this. Is this normal? (photos)

Question

I'm not sure what the ingredients are, so I can't say if this is an allergic reaction. They gave me a take home kit which I have been using religiously except for the decolletage cream last night as it burned too much. I expected redness. Now it's not burning, just starting to itch. I've also put a call into the aestetician who did the treatment. Should I only use the cream every other day or stop completely?

Brian Maloney, MD, FACS · Answer

The neck and chest are very sensitive areas. It is not uncommon for them to become red and irrated with Retin A. I would encourage you to discuss your progress with your aesthetician to ensure this is the type of reaction she was hoping for with your treatment.

Patricia Faraz, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your pictures and question.The neck is a very sensitive area. What you are experiencing is very common. The skin does get itchy as it is trying to heal. The new skin after a peel can burn when applying products. You can apply an over the counter hydro-cortisone 1% and that should help give you some relief from the itching and irritation.The product your aesthetician gave you may contain hydro-cortisone. I would recommend following up with your provider to discuss your concerns.Hope this helps!

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

You are having an allergic reaction and/ or contact dermatitis to the treatments. I would recommend stopping the treatment, taking some Benadryl and seeing your provider to discuss what is happening.
Best. Dr Brecht
Seattle, Wa

I had a decolletage peel done on Thursday. It's now Tues and it looks like this. Is this normal? (photos)

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