I am terrified that the colouring will be Permanant. I had a chemical peel 3 days ago (mild because first time) and yesterday my skin started flaking very badly. I didn’t receive any aftercare instructions other than sunscreen and lots of moisturizer so I started peeling the skin off. I have now read online that peeling the skin can do real damage. I am quite red on my chin and under my eyes and my skin looks awful.
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I am sorry to hear about the scratch. I would recommend you see your doctor, who supervised or performed the peel about a prescription for treating / preventing infection. After a peel your skin is more susceptible to infection and fingernail especially of toddlers can carry lots of bacteria. O...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
The problem you are experiencing after a chemical peel can occur after any resurfacing procedure (chemical, laser, or mechanical) and represent a combination of comedomes (acne) and milia related to blocked pores. This occurs due to the swelling that occurs after your procedure as the skin is r...