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I thought that I'd share a before pic that shows the sun damaged skin on my face. Notice the uneven skin tone? The before photo was taken in the Summer 2014.

I love the chemical peel and bleaching creams from Dr. Winslow!

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How is the lip augmentation done?

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Updated pix showing chemical peel and lip augmentation. I am about 6-mos out.

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Your skin looks great! I have nice thick Italian skin, but growing up at the beach in the 60's was not good for uneven pigment blotches.

Unclear about a peel. Can you tell me about it when you get a chance?

Thanks... You seem to have lots of info????

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@@Julie norton Thank you! I am mixed heritage: Polish, Scandinavian, and Latina. Dr. Winslow's bleaching cream absolutely helps maintain the results of the peel, and using sun block is essential, and even a hat on sunny days. If you aren't ready to give up tanning then don't get a peel because the damage will be redone quickly. That's why I skipped the peel the first time around. But I changed my mind when I got tired of looking at my splotchy skin! I love my bright skin so much now, far more than my tanned skin. I am going to the beach next weekend and hope that they have umbrella chairs. I've packed my 50 SPF and hat and glasses!

I am not sure there is much I can tell you about a peel, but I got a 35% TCA Peel from my facial plastic surgeon. Some dermatologists also do them. I am pretty sure that my body contouring plastic surgeon does them, too. My point is, go to an experienced "skin" physician for this procedure. There are some folks on RealSelf who did not and had damage done.

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Thank you for all the info bar life.

I appreciate it. Looking into this for the fall... Hope my skin can look as good as yours ????

I do wear sunscreen everyday and do not get sun only face... Still.. Old damage.

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I think fall and winter is a great time to do it. Good luck to you!

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