Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER VI Peel Reviews

Vi Peel - Beverly Hills, CA

UPDATED FROM schmie2

My skin is still bad. It is still red, dry, rough,...

User Avatar
schmie2July 11, 2011
$450
My skin is still bad. It is still red, dry, rough, broken out, burning. So pretty much I have not been using anything on my face except aquaphor and have been trying to avoid going outside during the day so i don't even have to wear sunblock. I am trying to let my skin heal. I have been using the aquaphor for 2 straight says now (day and night). Even with the aquaphor, I wake up with dry a** skin. I am not exaggerating when I say my skin is as rough as a reptile. It is like there is some kind of callus or something forming over my normal skin. I have been to the dermatologist 4 times and they can't seem to figure out what is wrong. No derm has yet suggest rosacea but I think it is a possibility. Hopefully not, but I still have to be realistic about what it may be. I never had this problem before. it as only been since my surgery and peel. But maybe all the stress of everything caused a bad rosacea flare. I am scared to use any topical rosacea meds for fear of further injuring my skin, in the case it is not rosacea and just a chemical burn or something. It has been over 6 months that I am dealing with this issue. The best way to describe my skin is sandpaper skin.

schmie2's provider

Motykie Med Spa - Beverly Hills

Motykie Med Spa - Beverly Hills

schmie2

schmie2 ratings

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Replies (5)

User Avatar
BikerGirl
August 7, 2011
Hi,i have the same experience but not with Vi peel,i had a series of 5 Fraxel treatments and some micro laser peel,it totally kill off my skin moisture barrier,i got horrible flaky skin after all the lasers and my skin break out so bad. I tried Osmotics Cosmeceuticals 'Blue Copper 5' Firming Elasticity Repair and Cream Extreme' Barrier Repair and they helps a lot. Maybe you should try them out....Btw,your fat grafting is look great,thanks for sharing all the pics and videos. I'm thinking of going to your doctor for my second fat grafting,hopefully it will come out as good as yours :)
User Avatar
schmie2
August 7, 2011
Thanks for the tips and the compliment. Actually, I have been finding some success with my skin by just washing with a gentle cleanser and using a simple, gentle moisturizer and sunblock. I cut using any exfoliants and any harsh creams with active ingredients like pro-niacin, for example. I also started taking cod liver oil and that has helped and drinking 2 glasses of fresh squeezed carrot juice 2 a day (morning and night). That has also helped. My skin is still dry, but not reptile dry anymore. So it's a start. I mean this is crazy it's been over 7 months with this skin issue, since the peel. I do believe that time and patience heals most wounds. So hopefully, this will be healed with time as well.

What did your doctor say about what happened to you? Was he helpful and understanding?
Claremont2553
September 16, 2011

I was gonna get a vi peel today, so glad i didn't!
hope you're recovering and thank you for sharing your experiences.

User Avatar
napoleonbasswood
December 29, 2011
Thanks so much for going to the considerable time and trouble to post your thoughts and pics. I had a Vi peel three days ago and literally NOTHING has happened! So clearly it varies greatly from person to person.

Whatever you experienced, you are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Just gorgeous.

Thanks again -
Vi_TN
May 31, 2012
Well there you go, using Retin-A every night is your issue. You shouldnt use it so much, it will cause a lot of redness, drying and flaking.
LindseyinLA
July 17, 2012
Who did your rhinoplasty?
UPDATED FROM schmie2

Ok, so it's been 7 days of me using the...

User Avatar
schmie2June 28, 2011
Ok, so it's been 7 days of me using the Desonide ointment to treat my dry, flaky, red, chapped skin. The ointment is a petroleum jelly base. It is really hydrating but the only con is that when you use the ointment during the day it is hard to put anything else on the skin since the jelly is so thick and sticky. Anyways, my skin has improved. The dryness is really the most noticeable difference. My skin is still sunburned looking though. I have been using the ointment a.m. and p.m. In the morning, I do not use face wash anymore, I just rinse my skin with plain, cool water and then reapply the ointment. After tonight, I will not use the ointment anymore, but I think I will continue to use plain petroleum jelly on my face at night and CeraVe moisturizer with sunblock during the day. I am not going to sue retin-a, glycolic acid, or anything else irritating. I am hoping that if I just leave my skin alone it will heal itself naturally. Down the line, I can resume the use of other skin care products with the approval and supervision of my dermatologist. I will keep you all updated. For all of you experiencing side effects from this chemical peel or any other, I think you might want to try the petroleum jelly treatment. It may work for you too.

Replies (2)

gina cee
June 29, 2011
I just wanted to chime in that your nose looks really nice. And the assymetric nostrils give it a very natural look. I know it bothers you, but to someone who has never seen you before (ME!) you look fantastic! I'm sorry you had a weird experience with the VI Peel. I personally love it and try to get it done every 3 months or so to maintain that baby fresh skin look. It does eventually fade over 6 months and it's recommended to reapply it after a month or so to achieve great results. my skin couldn't handle that, i don't think, but that's what the company says to do. you look great!!!!!!!
User Avatar
schmie2
June 29, 2011
Thanks for the compliments. I am happy to hear the Vi peel works nicely for you!! :)
anon83921
September 4, 2017
Wanted to chime in and agree with Gina Cee below. The asymmetry makes you seem more human, in the midst of other perfections that you have. It is endearing.
UPDATED FROM schmie2

So, I am 6 months post-op now and my skin is still...

User Avatar
schmie2June 22, 2011

So, I am 6 months post-op now and my skin is still bad. Actually, it has gotten worse over the past few days. I look like I have a sunburn on my face and the flaking is horrible. I can literally rub skin off my face when I wash my face morning and night and ALL throughout the day. My skin actually looks older. It has this weird look to it. It burns when I wash it an dis really sensitive to the sun. I tried to wear makeup the other day to cover the redness but that was a mistake. The makeup stuck in all the flakes and since my face is soooo red and chapped, the makeup did not even match my skin tone anymore. This is after I rubbed the skin off in the shower, sprayed my face with Evian, and put on 2 coats of moisturizer. It's like the moisturizr does not even penetrate. Once the moisturizer dries on my face, my skin just goes right back to feeling chapped again. Chapped is the best way I can explain it. There is like this burnt later over my regular face. I am so desperate at this point. I went to another dermatologist today and he prescribed me with this cream called Desonide. He gave it to me in an ointment form, which means the vehicle is petroleum jelly. It is a corticosteroid so I can;t use it for too long but hopefully it will offer some relief. This has not been a good experience at all. :( Make sure you guys make the pictures larger when you look at them so you can see my skin up close.

Replies (1)

doodle1234
May 22, 2015
You look grest
See More VI Peel Reviews
See All Reviews