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Jolie, Los Angeles, CA Feb 25th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: none Cons: Expensive. Doesn't work, Makes you get more acne than before. Leaves major scars on your face. Bottom Line: I had the VI Peel. Doing this peel was the WORSE thing that I ever did to my face. I just wanted my face to be brighter and get ride of a pimple scar that I had on my cheek. I did this peel twice. The first time I finished peeling, I broke out all over my cheeks and my face was an uneven color. It was suggested that I do the peel again, so 2 weeks later, I did it again and the results were 10 times worse than the first time! I got dark marks all around my mouth and my scars got worse. I emailed Dr. K about the results and he said that I should have been given bleaching cream to avoid hyperpigmentation. So I have to purchase bleaching cream on top of the extremely expensive VI Peel? He also blamed it on my saying that this was caused because I didn't use the aftercare products that were given to me. I DID use the products and I think it was just an excuse. I would NOT recommend this peel based on my experience. Recommended: No Usage: Jolie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 700.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, New Jersey Feb 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: NONE Cons: EVERYTHING Bottom Line: My skin is horrible. i had a glycolic peel and my face broke out like never before. My cheeks, forehead, and chin now have acne and i have horrible post hyperpigmentation now. The new acne now takes weeks to go away, when it used to only take a couple of days. i just cry and cry now because it was the biggest mistake I made. I had perfect skin last yr and now this year, im just a mess. The peel made it 10x worse. Recommended: No Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anthony, Tokyo, Japan Feb 22nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Improves skin tone, color, acne, scars (smoothes the scar) and affordable! Cons: Takes several treatments (5-6) to see improvement. Bottom Line: If you have bad acne, I recommend you to get this treatment asap before you get acne scar. Recommended: Yes Usage: Anthony has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 80.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Di, California Feb 5th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: no swelling, almost no downtime Cons: face waive, discolorate, horrible texture and loss of eye lashes Bottom Line: I have a lot of dark spots, and I did the fraxel on nov 2008, I did swell so bad for a week, but my skin was glowing, nice texture but still had dark spot, I doctor recommended a Jessner peel, I had a week ago, the result are terrible, I have hyperpigmentation, more dark spots than ever, really waive face pink brown skin, I regret to have this done. My doctor said to wait a month to go back to normal. I am so depress Recommended: No Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Debbie, Los Angeles, CA Jan 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Removes some light scarring and brown spots Cons: Does nothing for large pores and potential additional scarring from scratching, self-peeling, or excessive burning from the chemicals Bottom Line: I just did the Vi Peel and like many people have said, you CAN end up looking pretty ugly. If a zombie can be resurected, that's what I look like for the past 4 days and I finally had to pay my dermatologist a visit. He prescribed 2 oral medications to stop the swelling and itching and a topical cream that softened the peeling as well reduce the redness so the new exposed skin wasn't burning anymore, plus he gave me a shot on the spot. I haven't read a testimonial that said you can look and feel this bad. I can survive with redness and peeling but the big burnt cheeks and everything between it that has now turned into brown scabs aren't worth the teeny results. I would have done 2-3 lighter treatments than one Vi Peel and suffer. Recommended: No Usage: Debbie has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 150.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

FriendLi, Prescott, AZ Jan 8th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I was going to an estitician (sp?) regularly alternating facials and progressive chemical peels. There was a huge difference in my skin with that regular maintence and more expensive products. Cons: It is embarassing to go out a few days after the peel because that's when you're not supposed to wear makeup. I did break out one time after recieving a peel but once that cleared up my skin was clear for months. Bottom Line: I think that if you go to a spa and get progressive peels and facials (if you can afford it!) you will see a difference in your skin. Also if you can afford it I reommend Rhonda Allisona and Eminence brands. That's what I was using before my budget was put on a diet. Recommended: Yes Usage: FriendLi has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 100.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maria, New Jersey Jan 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Less cystic acne Cons: Glycolic 70 % left me with scars on my nose and temples that were not there before! This peel was done by a Dermatologist. Do NOT go to a dermatologist to get a strong chemical peel... go to a plastic surgeon!!!! Bottom Line: It is not worth it. Recommended: No Usage: Maria has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 120.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Chuck, Phoenix, AZ Dec 31st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Affordable compared to other peels. Cons: This is a harsh peel, and you will not be presentable outside. Skin peeled off in sheets, but after that I looked no better. No one ever knew I had a peel. Bottom Line: I don't think I would do this again. My skin didn't look any better after the peel. If you rub your face, your skin will turn red and you will scar. I was very disappointed with the results. Recommended: No Usage: Chuck has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 250.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kelly, North Carolina Dec 30th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: With the first peel .. I noticed a significant difference. Cons: The burning was almost unbearable. Bottom Line: I love love love the chemical peels -- the results are so good that you won't mind the burning. Recommended: Yes Usage: Kelly has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 50.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Shanon, New Palt NY Dec 2nd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Can't list one pro because nothing good came from this treatment. Cons: Burning sensation was unbearable, couldn't go out in public for 2 weeks, left a deep scar on my jawline that was not there before, looked like a burn victim for weeks and could not cover with makeup, face was red for months after the peel. Bottom Line: I got a Jessner peel. DO NOT GET THIS PEEL if your skin is somewhat fair and sensitive. It did not improve my acne nor get rid of scarring. I was only able to get through 4 of the 8 passes that were supposed to be done because of the extreme pain, but I do not think the 4 additional passes would have resulted in anything better/different. My skin was red for months after and makeup could not cover the discoloration. Recommended: No Price Paid: 150.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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