No Peeling after a Vi- Peel, Is that normal? (photo)

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I had a Vi-Peel last Wednesday. It is been 7 days, No peeling/light Peeling so far. My skin feel tight, rough and itch. My skin looks like 10 years aged. The area around nose is kinda painful. The place gave me vi-peel said it is normal for some people take longer time to have a deeper peel. Does it sound right?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It looks like you are still in the healing phase. I would recommend applying a thin layer of aquafor to help with the discomfort. Everbody peels differently and some people only have mild flaking. Your skin will get back to normal in a few more days. The Vi peel works deeper in the dermis on a cellular level so don't worry about how much you do or don't peel. Best wishes.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vipeel chemical peels can cause post treatment redness, itching, 
dryness, and ironically, hyperpigmentation. Early post-peel care is 
vital. I would use a curated combination of Covalent peels, fractional 
laser, and topical creams to treat the skin after a Vipeel. Start with 
Elevase to help with dryness of the skin. Melarase creams are ideal to 
combat pigmentation. 
AM: Melaclenz, Melapads, and Melarase AMPM: Melaclenz, Melapads, and Melarase PMBest, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Arthur N. Falk, MD · Answer

Most people undergoing a Vi Peel, which is a proprietary mix of several ingredients, will experience some peeling by 7 days, but there can be some variation.  The fact that you feel as if your skin is "tight and rough" suggest that you have not exfoliated yet.  I would suggest utilizing more moisturizer. It is true not all people will exfoliate to the same extent, but you still should see some long term improvement in your skin!

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