Will my breastfeed of a 19 month-old be hurt by a 20% Salicylic Acid peel?

It sounds like you had a significant response to the peel. The SA peel is self-neutralizing since your own proteins naturally neutralize the peel solution, so it does not necessarily need to be washed off. The skin is bronzed because the top layer dies and is darker until sloughed off.Contact...

I have seen patients not have any redness at all after light peels, and only have a pleasant "glow", while others have had redness that lasted for about a week or two. Deep peels can result in redness that lasts for a few weeks. It's important that you don't touch your face too much and avoid...

Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's not uncommon for skin to become more sensitive and sometimes darker (a condition known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) after chemical peels. Here are a few steps you can take: Sun Protection: Protect your skin from the sun diligently. Use a...

The best thing you can do minimize a tan is to avoid sun exposure and wear a strong sunblock when the sun can’t be avoided. The ‘farmer tan’ is accumulative unprotected sun exposure that will go away with no sun. It may take quite some time until the tan disappears, but you can help the proce...

Thank you for your question. It is best to wait 24 hours after a light peel before resuming your work out regimen. After that you can expect to peel or flake for up to 1 week. During this time it is important to not peel off any skin, allow it to come off on its own so you do not damage the new...