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How much redness and inflammation is expected 2-3 days post medium chemical peel?

AbeckwagsNov 23, 2018
I had a medium chemical peel done 3 days ago to treat melasma. Everything was pretty fine other than the expected peeling. But then around dinner time during Thanksgiving (Day 2), it began to get inflamed, really red and irritated, and my lotion stung when I put it on seeming to make it worse. It still red and feels tight/ inflamed around my cheeks and chin this morning in blotchy patterns but not quite as hot. Is this just a normal part of the process or should I be worried there’s an infection?

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Dr. Adam E. Singleton, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Feb 6, 2019
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