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Lauraj300
Alpharetta, GA

 
Hetter Peel


I had a Hetter Peel about 6 months ago and am still pink. Especially on my cheeks, is this normal? I seem to be healing really slow.

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docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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February 3, 2012 4:02 AM

Best to discuss with the peeling doc. (more)
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andrealyne


Nurse
Portland, OR
United States
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February 2, 2012 8:52 PM

It is possible if you had a very heavy peel and/or you are fair skinned that some redness can persist in the face. Most redness should resolve by 12 weeks. Sometimes when the peel is (more)
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andrealyne
   HETTER PEEL
May 3, 2012 12:44 AM

agree with docblinski- should return to MD that performed peel



 



 

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