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AHA peels first to calm inflammed skin

I was at the medical spa today. Really good experience, for the first time I have the feeling i can trust the dermatologist :)

She told me my skin is typically acne prone and due to the laser/ needing treatment the skin is inflammed again. As mentioned before, my skin looks really dull and tired with enlarged pores and scars more visible than ever.

She recommended a 6 week AHA peeling series - we started today with AHA 20%, I will use my own 15%AHA at home.

Skin looks great after the first session - healthier, a little tanned. I guess the effect is short-term but I feel already relieved :)

After the 6 fruit acid peels, my skin should be thinner, refined and less oily. Than the needling can follow.

Will keep you posted. Wish me luck :))

Photos - Day 7 after first Dermapen

Too early to jugde the outcome.

Post Dermapen, Day 6

My skin healed very well.
No redness anymore. Cannot see big improvements by now, but its too early to tell.

I will restart my skincare regime tomorrow - every night first AHA 15%, then after approx 30min Retinol 1% cream.

Aditionally I have found great stories about turmeric masks. http://www.acne.org/turmeric-reviews-1198/
I love this natural healing stuff, so I am already lying on my couch with such a mask on my face :)

Appointment at medspa next week to discuss other treatment options (no more lasers! :)

Will keep you updated - cheers from
zurich