I live in Asia & am home for 2 weeks. Want to get my legs tan while in the U.S. I got a mild/med TCA peel & after I washed it my face was very red. I put on high SPF and went shopping, then to the tan salon. I turned off the face/shoulder lamps & covered my face with a towel & clothes immediately. My face was very red/swollen that night & next day. It is day 2, swelling/redness improved but still prominent. Is it the peel or a burn? If it is a burn, what do i do?? I'm kinda panicking!
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Thank you for your question. I recommend that patients wait 2 weeks before using any type of physical or chemical exfoliant post-peel. This allows time for your skin to recover.
Best, Dr. McCune
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Does sound predictable - especially with sun exposure, BUT pigmentation can be decreased ASAP with gentle peels, HQ and other treatments. See your Specialist ASAP to get things started.. and don't forget SPF++++++++++ all the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
