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I recently done a 50% lactic acid peel on my face. it left me with dark brown color scrap and some injured (bleeding) skin. how long will it heal?
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Lactic acid peel: Post-peel pink skin could last for a few hours or a few days. It's normal and will go away on its own, as long as you wear sunscreen, stay out of the sun, and avoid exfoliating or scrubbing your skin until after your skin heals. Lactic acid peels don't burn or make your skin physically peel unless they are at a really high concentration.Most people have their skin return to normal in 3-4 days.
Answered 12/27/2014
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