San Antonio Chemical Peel doctors

	Allison J. Stocker, MD San Antonio Dermatologist 516 Lexington Ave, San Antonio		1 answer
	Wilberto Cortes, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 5000 Westheimer Suite #602, Houston
	Mario Diana, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 19234 Stonehue Suite 101, San Antonio
	Kimberly Finder, MD San Antonio Dermatologic Surgeon 14855 Blanco Rd Ste 100, San Antonio
	Thomas T. Jeneby, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 7272 Wurzbach Unit 801 801, San Antonio

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Chemical Peel for Melasma on African Skin? I have Melasma around my cheeks and I'm considering a Chemical Peel for treatment. How safe is the procedure and what are the after effects? My age is 33 and have had the pigmentation since 2005. I have stopped taking oral contraceptives since January 2007.

A: Chemical peels are great choice for treatment of melasma in darkly pigmented skin

A series of superficial chemical peels would be a great adjunct for treatment of melasma in darkly pigmented skin. Focus on meticulous sun protection and get advice on the best regimen of OTC and prescription skin care products for your skin type from your dermatologist. Start this regimen before and continue during and after the peels. If the peels are too aggressive and you are not taking optimal care of your skin, the pigmentation could worsen.

Allison J. Stocker, MD

San Antonio Dermatologist