Having a VI Peel for the first time. Understand need to stop RetinA, scrubs, etc. about a week prior to peel. Will also begin Valtrex the day before, day of, and day after procedure. The peel is schedule for Wednesday, 1-15-2020, so cutting it close. Should have asked the following questions earlier, but if someone could reply, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Thank you for your question. Chemical peels work well to help improve texture and tone of your skin but atrophic scarring (indentation) needs more aggressive treatment. This type of scarring is amenable to treatments that injure the skin causing subsequent collagen formation. Treatments i...
Hello and thank you for your question. First and foremost, it is important to have completely refrained from picking, in order to avoid damage of the skin and subsequent discoloration.
I am not sure which peel you have had. VI peels do not carry a Vitalize peel, I believe you may be referring to...
Thank you for your question. How often Vi Peels can be done depends on the person's skin type. Everyone's skin is different, and some patients can tolerate Vi Peels every 2 weeks and some only every 4 weeks. After the first Vi Peel, monitor and evaluate how long your skin takes to heal and for t...