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Vi Peels work best for pigmentation not for skin texture. For texture you may want to explore TCA peels or mild laser resurfacing.
Depending on your skin color, you will need multiple VI peels or TCA peels and the best results would be CO2 laser resurfacing. That is a decision you make with your doctor
It sounds like you may have melasma, a condition in which brown patches appear on the skin often as a results of hormonal therapies such as mirena. This can be tough to treat. One Vi Peel is not going to completely take care of it. There are a number of treatment options and...
Thank you or your question. it is recommended to wait at least 4 weeks between treatments. always be sure to wear sun protection between.
The two most important things after any chemical peel are bland emolliation (moisturization, hydration) and sun avoidance. I would recommend that you use something bland and gentle such as aquaphor ointment, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer or Cerave Facial Moisturizing Lotion (AM or PM)....
If the Vi Peel solution was applied to your eyelids, you are probably having an irritant reaction to the peel. This should resolve on its own in a few days. Topical steroids and emollient creams will help as well. I doubt your reaction is from the Botox.
I have not seen a problem with VI peels causing long term rough, dry texture. I would recommend Renova or a low dose retinol to help improve the texture.
Some patients have what I call fragile pigment. Any exposure to heat (i.e. sun, chemical peel and laser ) can cause more melanin (pigment) to be produced. Especially, if you have been doing alot of aggressive treatments on your skin. I would take a break from peels for a couple of months,...
