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I picked skin off prematurely after a VI peel. Is my skin damaged or is it just going to take longer to heal? (Photos)

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girlhikerDec 3, 2016
First let me preface this with - I KNOW BETTER THAN TO PICK!!! I got a VI Peel 4 days ago. On day 3 after a shower, the skin around my nose, left cheek and chin was all soft and mostly detached, so I started rolling the skin off. A few hours later the skin started to burn pretty badly in the areas I peeled. Today all of that skin is extremely tight and wrinkly particularly on my cheek. Also, my chin is peeling again very lightly as you can see in the first picture. Thank you.

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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! It is ok for skin to peel, feel red, tight, itchy, and it is ok to have some burning sensation when some products are applied since sensitivity of your skin increased. Usually with premature peeling and not sticking to the aftercare regimen of applying the kit ...

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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! You can try organic virgin coconut oil since we had patient use it and it would bring them relief. If burning only lasts up to a minute as you apply it is usually normal and common for the first few days. It the burning sensation is unbearable, you should make a ...

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Samuel Siddiqui, MD

Dear Ms, generally speaking, peels exfoliate the outer layers of skin making the underlying hyperpigmentation more prominent. It is important to avoid sun exposure during the healing process, which can exacerbate the appearance of brown spots.  This is a common reaction in darker...

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