Are there any negative reactions to peel treatments?
Deeper peels carry a small risk of scarring and/or infection. Patients may also experience a flare-up of allergies, fever blisters and/or cold sores. There may also be some redness and swelling of the tissue around the mouth, and coloration or discoloration after the peel procedure. These usually resolve themselves in four weeks. To avoid possible scarring, remember not to peel, pick, scrape or scratch the skin, and not to use a mask or wear tight fitting hats or headbands over the treated area.
