I had a VI peel Friday at noon. Acetone was applied before the peel (It’s Sunday night now.) Since Friday night I have experienced intense itching and burning on my face and neck. I have chills and I now am developing cold sores around my mouth. My face is red and I am experiencing pretty severe pain. Since I have lupus and rosacea, I was told the Vi Peel would be a better alternative than a laser treatment to treat the redness and telangiectasia on my face. I would appreciate any advice.
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Thank you for your message! It is possible these are normal results! Everyone responds a bit differently to resurfacing procedures, but often people are red, sensitive, and/or peeling afterwards. I would use products that are even more gentle. Products such as Aquaphor or Cerave may help reduce ...
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In our practice we have had only a hand full of patients complains of that problem, it is common. Our skin under around our eyes is very sensitive. Give it time it shouldn’t last long. You need to see the Doctor that performed that to help you decide what you can do to i...
I usually advise patient to wait until all the peeling subsides, which for a ViPeel is usually 1 week after. Even then, I would recommend a light shave to ensure there is no additional irritation to the skin. I also always advise patient to test a small area first and see how their skin t...
