Is swelling that starts 48-72 hours after a Vi peel normal?

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I had a Vi peel done 4 days ago and started to notice significant swelling around my mouth area about 72 hours after the peel. The skin had already shed away and now my new skin underneath is all swollen to the point where I can't open my mouth. It's so swollen my skin is starting to crack. I tried the hydrocortisone cream and it has done nothing to help. Is this normal and how long should this last? Is this an allergy and if so could it be to the peel or the hydrocortisone cream?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It sounds like you might be having an allergic reaction to the products in the post kit. I would recommend cleansing your skin with a mild cleanser like cetaphil and applying a thin layer of aquafor to help with the cracking. You should contact the office where you had your procedure so they can see you in person and help guide you through your healing process. Best wishes.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for yor question! Swelling after Vi Peel is not normal and common. You may be developing some allergic reaction to the aftercare kit products. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider and stop applying products from the kit. Keep using sunscreen if leaving indoors areas. Use mild cleanser such as Cetaphil. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Swelling after Vi Peel is not normal and common. You may be developing some allergic reaction to the aftercare kit products. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider and stop applying products from the kit. Keep using sunscreen if leaving indoors areas. Use mild cleanser such as Cetaphil. Good luck!

Bobby Buka, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

VI peels can lead to some very brisk
shedding of skin, usually 48 hours after the peel, but can extend to 72 to 96
hours beyond. It's possible that you are having a reaction not to the VI peel,
but some of the aftercare products that you're using following the peel. Oftentimes,
the preservatives in these creams, including hydrocortisone, can result in a serious
allergic reaction with the dermatitis.

It is difficult to determine the
cause of your swollen, cracking skin without doing a more formal allergy or
patch test. My recommendation would be to please contact the physician who
performed the VI peel and discuss treatment options with him or her.

Is swelling that starts 48-72 hours after a Vi peel normal?

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Answer: VI peels can lead to some very brisk shedding of skin

Answer: VI peels can lead to some very brisk shedding of skin

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Is swelling that starts 48-72 hours after a Vi peel normal?

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Answer: VI peels can lead to some very brisk shedding of skin

Answer: VI peels can lead to some very brisk shedding of skin

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