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My new skin 6 days post peel is VERY tight and flaky, my facial movements are restricted.

FabCunNov 15, 2016
I am on day 6 post the perfect derma peel. I peeled on day 3 and 4 and a little on day 5 my new skin is very tight and dry. the skin around my eyes is also VERY wrinkly and "old" looking. My son this morning took one look at me and says I have aged about 10 years. How long will this last? I have been moisturizing multiple times a day and I have been using my eye cream.

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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! You are still in peeling process and it may last for another week. It is hard to evaluate your “cracks” without picture. The peeling process is usually described as dry skin with cracks and patches, and that is completely normal. It is important to follow the inst...

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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! It is hard to examine it just by looking at one picture. It does look like a dry patch and using Aquaphor is a good way to go. It is important not to pick it and stay away from sun exposure. After first few days, I would switch to non-comedogenic moisturizer such as ...

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Thank you for your question. if the peel was applied at 930 pm, the first towelette should be applied at 1230am. the next one you can apply in the morning, the third that night. all towelettes should be used within the first 48 hour and at least 4 hours apart from each other.

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