IPL or 15% TCA peels for hyperpigmentation can produce similar results. Both treatments are about as effective for hyperpigmentation. However, if it is a diffuse hyperpigmentation the IPL might be a better treatment since there will be less downtime. However, in some cases where an IPL does not work, a... more
4 answers to “15% TCA peel vs. IPL for...”
A: Depends on Practioner
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... more
A: Chemical peels are probably the most consistent for good results
Hyperpigmentation of the cheeks is a difficult and frustrating problem. Several light chem peels such as Jessner's solution or 10-15% TCA do well in most cases. Plan on 3-6 peels at every 2-4 week intervals @$250-350 each. IPLs help more than lasers as a rule but both are unpredictable... more
A: find a competant provider and go with their advice
It is so hard to definitively say whether TCA peels or IPL treatments would work better for you. Hyperpigmentation is frequently difficult to treat ,and plan on maintaining the result with good medical grade skin care, sun screen use and sun avoidance as much as possible. I have seen peels and skin care... more
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13 Mar 2009
Is TCA peeling safe 5 weeks after Mixto laser treatment? The doctor wants to "bleach" the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks which appeared after Mixto laser treatment.
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25 Apr 2009
I have had both the IPL and TCA and I showed nice results with each. Personally I would recommend the IPL. Only because it has basically NO down time. The peel wasn't bad, just a week of peeling and the feeling of VERY dry skin. Results are very comparable but the TCA was a more uncomfortable experience.