Hyperpigmentation Q & A

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How long does it take for IPL hyperpigmentation to peel off?

I had a photofacial/IPL procedure done 4 days ago. I expected that my hyperpigmented blotches would be peeling off by now, but they still haven't. How long does it normally...
Asked by Kimorama | 15 days ago | 6 Answers

Botched Chemical Peel Job?

I had two chemical peels: first was 20% AHA peel + microdermabrasion, which went well; the second one, done 2 months later, was 30% Glycolic peel + Microdermabrasion, which left me with burns on my cheeks. It's been a month now and while there...
Asked by beautyconscious | 2 days ago | 2 Answers

How long before Chemical Peel scars/hyperpigmentation clears?

I have brown patches and hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels. If these can still be corrected, how long will it take for them to be cleared or completely...
Asked by beautyconscious | 1 day ago | 2 Answers

Demarcation lines after two laser treatments

I am a 42-year-old Asian woman. I had full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) 16 days ago. The day of the procedure, I had a lot of bleeding all over my face and could see very...
Asked by hong | 9 days ago | 3 Answers


What's the best age spot treatment for sun damaged hands?

I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands. Now I have really visible sun spots. what age spot treatments are available for...
Asked by Mary, Scottsdale, AZ | 250 days ago | 6 Answers

How can I get rid of age spots?

I am guilty of not using proper skin protection from the sun..ok, i actually tanned every day of my 20s and 30s!!! So now I need to know what to do about age spots on my face.  Also seeing age spots on hands and maybe even my legs. ...
Asked by Tia, Tampa, Florida | 1 year ago | 11 Answers

Is Fraxel Repair for recovering cancer patients?

I am scheduled for Fraxel Repair in 2 and 1/2 weeks for fine lines around my eyes, pigmentation spots, and some minor acne scarring on my chin. I am a recovering breast cancer patient, and I also do not want to experience a lot of pain...
Asked by Barbara 1066 | 36 days ago | 1 Answer

Does Fraxel Re:Pair require more than one treatment for acne scars?

I have olive skin and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I have acne scarring on my T-Zone area. I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair to treat the scarring, but i need to know how many treatments it will take to relieve the scars. I'm reading...
Asked by innovation1980 | 38 days ago | 3 Answers

15% TCA peel vs IPL laser for hyperpigmentation on cheeks

Is one treatment more effective than the other? I was told 3-4 peels would be sufficient, but I'm wondering if laser is any...
Asked by km | 75 days ago | 2 Answers

Active FX side effects - is it normal to have brown dots the day after treatment?

I had Activefx yesterday and have brown dots all over my face today. Is this normal?...
Asked by Demetrios | 61 days ago | 1 Answer

Can a TCA chemical peel treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)?

The marks that are a red/brown color were left by cysts. Would a TCA chemical peel have any effect on...
Asked by ludwig | 67 days ago | 1 Answer

Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair

I am 12 weeks post fraxel repair and still dealing with hyper-pigmentation issues that are slowly getting better. I recently got another opinion from another PS that is very experienced with CO2 lasers. I was there for another reason, so he...
Asked by crb101169 | 70 days ago | 3 Answers

Can a TCA Chemical Peel get rid of under-eye fine lines and blood vessels?

Hi. I would like to get rid of some visible blood vessels and fine lines (pigmentation) that I seem to get even if I mostly keep out of the sun. I am 19 years of age, with very light skin, and I've had laser done to remove these dark lines...
Asked by Gumbi | 85 days ago | 1 Answer

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