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I'm on day 4 and no peeling. I feel a little burning and tightening. I followed the directions. Any suggestions?

Olivia73407Jan 29, 2016

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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! You can try organic virgin coconut oil since we had patient use it and it would bring them relief. If burning only lasts up to a minute as you apply it is usually normal and common for the first few days. It the burning sensation is unbearable, you should make a ...

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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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Avoid sun for at least 2 weeks after your peel and you can technically go into water after all the peeling has occurred but your skin is going to be more sensitive.  I find low density low energy lasers to be better for long term. Best, Dr. Emer.

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