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After the first treatment of chemical peel should you get breakouts?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

It is possible: If you are prone to acne you can potentially have an acne breakout. This is true of all skin care products as well.

Answered 1/31/2015

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