I had a vi peel and on day three I started peeling. I thought the instructions; don't pull at the skin, meant if it was tough to remove, don't pull it. So naturally I removed what came off easily. The new skin underneath felt good and it was a relief to remove the tight itchy dead skin. I'm worried now because the new skin feels tight a day later and looks pretty red.
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December 4, 2014
Answer: I had a vi peel and on day three I started peeling. I thought the instructions; don't pull at the skin, meant if it was tough to
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 ...
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...
Thanks for your question. Redness is a normal reaction from the Vi peel and can last for 5-8 days. The peeling should start around day 2-3 and last for 2-4 days. The post peel protectant that comes in the kit you received contains hydrocortisone 1% and aloe vera among other healing ingredients....
