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VI Peels are considered medium depth peels and provide great results when done correctly. However, it is not recommended to receive any type of chemical peel while nursing or pregnant. It is better to wait until you are no longer breastfeeding.
there really is no restriction in my opinion. I personally like lightening and exfoliation peels better like emeragecosmetics ENLIGHTEN or COSMELAN and to maintain with EMERAGESKIN AERIFY more than vi peels or inflammatory peels. Best, Dr. Emer.
It is usually not recommended to use any type of salicylic or glycolic acid ingredients while pregnant or breastfeeding due to limited research. Most facilities will not perform majority of cosmetic procedures or pregnant or breast feeding mothers for this reason. It is best to consult with your doctor regarding this before making a decision.
Hello and thank you for your question. I would advise not doing any chemical peels while pregnant. Peels containing high concentrations of salicylic acid and TCA are not recommended for use in pregnancy but can be used safely when breastfeeding. I would consult with your pediatrician/ob before applying to be the safe. Hope this helps and congratulations!
Sounds like you didnt prep your skin for the peel or do the right application. I suggest seeing an expert and doing at home enlighten with dermarolling you will see more of an outcome. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hi and thank you for your question and pictures. It would be best to do a follow up with your provider for an assessment to determine if what you are experiencing is indeed PHI or other post-treatment reactions and skin shedding that might normally happen following the peel. If this is indeed...
Your skin could be reacting to other skin care products you are using, not tolerating the peel, or there could be something else going on -- best course of action would be to go see a dermatologist.
Ematrix is out of date you need at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly, see link). For facial rejuvenation, I would suggest a combination approach of 1) skin care with products and P...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...
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