30% TCA Peel on Acne Scars?

TCA peels can darken acne scars. This is called post-inflammatory pigmentation and may resolve on its own. For a patient with this experience pretreating with hydroquinone and retin A may be preventative.

Thanks for the question. Its difficult to determine your clinical status without having the liberty of seeing a photo. It is possible to develop hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation after a chemical peel, depending on the strength of the peel, time of treatment, etc.  Although this condition is often temporary, you may require a bleaching regimen to help you achieve confluence. I recommend that you follow-up with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an... more