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Had a Vi Peel two days ago. Have I permanently damaged my skin was wearing sunblock? (photos)

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barbaravontraumerMar 11, 2018
I am half Filipina and Half German. I used to have acne so I started to get vi peels and microneedling for the last 4 years. My skin looked amazing amazing until I just returned from this trip. It looks as if my face was hit with dirt all over my cheeks and upper lip. I have obaji clarifying serum and Triluma. Can I use these am and Triluma pm?

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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Hi there! It doesn’t sound like you’ve caused any damage. Be sure to use a daily sunscreen and in the future I recommend waiting at least 3-4 weeks before dermaplaning or shaving . 

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Elham Jafari, MD

Hi and thank you for your question! Generally speaking the skin in neck is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on face and hence, the same peel that is considered not that deep in face can become quite deep in neck. In your case, it is important to follow the post-VI Peel care i...

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