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...

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How Can Face Hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels Be Corrected?

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Dark Scars After Chemical Peel

I originally went to the doctor for acne treatment, but while there, I explained her that I'm going on vacation in June, and I would like to go with a...

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Best Minimally-invasive Treatment for Hyperpigmentation Caused by Chemical Peels?

What is the best treatment for hyperpigmentation? I just did a TCA 20% chemical peel about 2 weeks ago and now how really bad hyperpigmentation...

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Chemical Peel Vs. Laser Peel - Which is Better for Fine Lines, Sun Damage?

I am a Caucasian woman with medium skin (can burn, but will tan). I am considering a medium medical grade peel to help with lines, pigment changes...

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Chemical Peel for Hyperpigmentation

Do chemical peels treat hyperpigmentation? What care should be taken when doing chemical peels for that condition?

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25% TCA Peel Vs 35%?

Is a TCA 25% peel considered a light to medium depth chemical peel? I have light skin with some hyperpigmentaion due to sun exposure and the 25% TCA...

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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 +...

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How to Tell Between Dermal or Epidermal Hyperpigmentation?

How do I know if I have dermal or epidermal hyperpigmentation. I think I have a dermal hyperpigmentation because I have been using a regiment of...

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Long Term Damage from Vita Peel?

The Dr had the assistant give me the procedure. It was supposed to be a Vita Peel. The assistant did the acetone step, the peel and then messed up and...

Is Hyperpigmentation After Chemical Peel Common?

After 4 weeks from a medium Chemical Peel, I'm starting to get large brownish, grayish spots all over my face. I've done everything including using...

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Permanent Skin Damage from at Home TCA Peel?

I have olive complexion. I did an at home 20% TCA Peel 2 days ago to treat sun damage and fine lines. My skin frosted lightly, I rinsed it off.....

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Hyperpigmentation After Obagi Blue Peel

I had Obagi blue peel done almost 3 months ago. My face is hypopigmented and red, and I have dark spot a never had before. My doctor told me to use a...

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PCA Chemical Peel Effective for Dark Skin?

Is a PCA chemical peel effective at evening out skin tone and texture, and eliminating hyperpigmentation for people of color (deep tan/caramel colored...

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Risks from Chemical Peel for Sensitive Skin?

I have extremly sensitive skin, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and want a Chemical peel but am scared about the risks of scarring or an...

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Permanent Damage to Face From Chemical Peel? (Picture Attached)

I can't tell if this is going to be permanent. I don't go in the sun anymore and wear spf everyday. Is this just hyperpigmentation making my...

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Is the Vitalize Chemical Peel Safe for Asian Skin?

I am a ~40 year old Japanese woman that is a type IV. Black hair but relatively light skin. I have hyperpigmentation from acne and am looking for a...

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Depressed Because a Chemical Peel Ruined my Skin

Hello I'm a puertorican with olive complexion I guess have a chemical peel dOne on may 2 call vitalize peel by an esthetician she apply 3 layers...

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Chemical Peel for Pigmentation from Squeezing Pimples?

I have hyperpigmentation from squeezing pimples on my face and I want to get rid of the spots. Would a chemical peel help? I don't have...

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Going on a Vacation After Peeling from Chemical Peel?

Do you think it's okay for me to go on my vacation to Miami? I had a Chemical peel and you were right; the spots peeled off and they were pink under,...

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Is Hyperpigmentation Due to Chemical Peel Permanent?

My mother had very good, clear skin. she had medium chemical face peel 2-2.5 years ago and she developed hyperpigmentation very soon after the...

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Can the side effects of TCA be permanent?

This tca peel was done by me, at home, not by a doctor! under 15%. Can a tca peel done "improperly" at "home" cause hair loss and...

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Are Chemical Peels Effective in Curing Hyperpigmentation in the Lower Eyelid Area ?

The area under my eyes is very dark compared to rest of my face.These are not dark circles - its hyperpigmentaion. I also had some hyperpigmentation...

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Atralin Gel 0.05% for Damage After Chemical Peel?

It has been 5 months of a chemical peel, got sun exposure, and use of bad products, my results enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, scars, kind of...

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What Can I Do with Damage Left to my Face After a Chemical Peel

A 50%+ chemical peel was left on my face for 30 minutes by an esthician in a doctors office...my face had skin falling off within 3 days and also was...

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I Had a Chemical Peel On My Legs and Now Have Hyperpigmentation. What Can I Do?

I had my legs chemically peeled first week of august and they applied 2 coats of the solution. the following day i came back and there were dark areas...

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Sun Exposure After a Vitalize Peel Causing Problems

I had this peel almost 4 mos ago, and hydrafacial 3 mos ago, some sun exposure i guess im in texas, i develop hyperpig and some parts look like white,...

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Sun Damage Following Chemical Peel- What Can I Do?

Hi 3 months ago i did a vitalize peel but i took sun without protection now my skin got hyperpigmentation little scars and raised skin, 1 Derm gave me...

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Is Chemical Peel a Right Choice for Me?

Hi , im thinking about having a chemical peel (starting by a light one , because im scared) but i dont know much about it, i have olive skin...

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I Am 30 and I Have Hyperpigmentation All over my Body Due to Psoriasis, What Can Be Done?

I have brown skin (South East Asian origin) and I was wondering which chemical peel would be best suited to treat the hyperpigmentation..

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Can a Mild Chemical Peel be Used to Reduce Periareolar Scar Hyperpigmentation?

I am 6 months post-op from gynecomastia treatment. My surgeon used a peri-areloar incision to remove both glandular tissue and perform liposuction....

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What Type and Strength of Chemical Peel for African American with Hyperpigmentation?

I have severe hyperpigmentation spots under my chin & preauricular area, what type & strength chemical peels from plucking facial hair what...

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Can Chemical Peels Be Performed on Backs and Arms of African Americans?

I am an african american femail who has hyperpigmentation for more than 10 years. No medication has worked and I would like to know if chemical peels...

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Is a Body Chemical Peel Best for Hyperpigmentation on Dark (African American) Skin?

I have many small dark (hyperpigmented) spots on my arms and legs caused by "picking" mosquito bites, cuts, scrapes, etc as a child. Would a...

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Dermaplanning Combined with Lactic Acid Peel Resulted in Hyperpigmenation and Scarring?

About three weeks ago, I had a actic asid peel which was suppesed to be very light, I also told that I ahve very sensitive skin, and I am Asian and...