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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: 15% TCA peel vs. IPL for hyperpigmentation on cheeks?

Is one treatment (TCA peel or IPL) more effective than the other for treating hyperpigmentation? I was told 3-4 peels would be sufficient, but I'm wondering if laser is any better.


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
7 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

 Both the 15% TCA peel and an IPL can give you a good end result. As someone who has utlized both, I am a bit more confident in the results of the IPL. As with many procedures, both of these are less risky the fairer the skin. In fact those with Fitzpatrick Type 5 and above skin should not have an IPL done at all and a TCA peel should be  done by someone very experienced in darker skin tones. 

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