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Chemical peels are strong acids applied by a professional in high percentages to the skin for a few minutes at a time. They...

Chemical peels are strong acids applied by a professional in high percentages to the skin for a few minutes at a time. They remove the top layer of skin cells and are thought to help promote the growth of fresh new skin cells.

Chemical peels are usually performed 4 to 10 times in 2-week intervals. Results are usually temporary, therefore it is not normally recommended for chronic acne.

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June 13, 2008

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VI Peel
I had a VI Peel yesterday and today my face looks and feels sunburn. I'm told there is no discomfort but that's not true, so I put cortisone and lavendar cream on my face to soothe it, anything I can do to help it. It's also itchy.

Cons:

morning of 2nd day it feels worse. Itchy, more red, and feels sensitive and burned. I woke up swollen a little under my eyes mostly and puffy a little everywhere else. I'm sensitive to retin A but was told there isn't that much in this.

Not sure yet. Right now, maybe I wouldn't do it again. But we'll see in a few days, and I'll post back. Amanda
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November 15, 2008

Pros:

-very fast change

Cons:

-it burns like hell of course

I had really bad acne, and a LOT of red spots that had accumulated over the years. I was very fortunate to spend 2 weeks of my summer with my older brother who by coincidence was closely affiliated with a celebrity dermatologist (I will not release her name here), and she helped me tremendously on her own time out of the goodness of her heart at her own summer home where I stayed with her. She just took me into her master bathroom and rubbed a high percent of salicylic acid on my face throughout the day for less than a week. My face peeled something horrible (or GREAT, I should say), and my red marks were completely gone by the time the sheets and flakes of my skin came off. It looked so bad I never wanted to leave the house, but that was fine for me for a week. I had never been in such a mansion in my life-great experience. My skin took the treatment well , and I have sensitive skin. It never bled or cracked or anything, and I didn't have ANY acne for about 4 months
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November 7, 2007

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i did a chemical peel and it was a strong peel,i didnt read the instruction well,and i had to mix the bottle with half the medication and distilled water .

Cons:

I have real bad pigmentation and now it l;ooks worse,and anyone tell me what to do .

Any one that can help me can email me at doralee_35@[link removed]
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April 24, 2008

Pros:

chemical peeling

Cons:

I had 2 session of chemical peeling ,idon't know the composition of it.idont notice agreat difference.

i'd like to know it's ingradients
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March 7, 2009

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hoping for clear skin after all this peeling from my vi peel

Cons:

i had uneven skin tone hoping to clear this up

i paid for only two treatments and three isaloz ane treatment thats great it totally lifted my face would recommend this treatment not sure about the vipeel maybe in two more days all together these treatments cost me $1500
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March 11, 2009

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I am hoping for clear even skin for my wedding next month

Cons:

Fear of skin getting worse

After reading the testimonials.....I AM SCARED!!! I have about 6 weeks until my wedding and I cannot afford to look terrible on the biggest day of my life. I will keep you posted on my progress. Pray for me!!
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August 6, 2007

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did not work for me.

I applied the TCA solution to my nose. I bought it from the internet 25% solution. It did not peel my skin. I bought it from [link removed].
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December 29, 2006
i got one done today for the first time...i have moderate acne that never seems to go away, ever! the extractions done before the actual peel are painful and i'm still red from it...it looks worse than before i went for the peel...i am hoping they will go away tomorrow
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April 3, 2008

Pros:

confusing to do

Cons:

painful redness

i used the tca peel and i used a home kit 50% it looks as if it has indented my skin and i am very angry i would not ever recomment this to anyone tca is dangerous do not use it!!!!!
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June 9, 2008

Pros:

works wonders on fine lines and hyperpigmentation. It also helps give the skin a nice glow and smooth texture.

Cons:

Can cause discomfort, redness, and moderate to heavy peeling for up to 10 days depending on the person.

Do not attempt to perform any kind of peel at home from a kit!! I am a licensed esthetician and it is so outrageous to me that these kits are even offered. Peels should only be done by a professional and only if you are using the appropriate home care before and after your peel. Peels, especially a TCA, can do more harm than good if you don't know what you are doing, and they are not for every skin type!!! GO SEE A PROFESSIONAL!
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