I Had a VI Peel on Tuesday. Thursday I Started Getting Raised "Welt" Type of Pimples?

I tell my patients to expect to "peel like a snake" after a Vi Peel.  What you are describing sounds normal.  I typically advise people to moisturize at least 4 times a day while peeling.  Do not pick at the skin.  If there is irritation sometimes 1% hydrocortisone ointment...

Vipeel chemical peels can cause post treatment redness, itching, dryness, and ironically, hyperpigmentation. Early post-peel care is vital. I would use a curated combination of Covalent peels, fractional laser, and topical creams to treat the skin after a Vipeel. Start with Elevase to help...

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 ...

Hello,   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...

Often times after having a chemical peel, one can develop milia (white bumps, small cysts) and comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) in the treated areas as they are common in swollen and or inflamed/injured skin. They should resolve on their own and there are some over-the-counter and...