A good treatment for hyperpigmentation after TCA peels...

D.J. Verret, MD answers: What's the 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 in the areas where the doctor went deeper. I don't want anything too invasive since I are trying to get pregnant.


D.J. Verret, MD
15 months ago
By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

A good treatment for hyperpigmentation after TCA peels is the use of hydroquinone. Unfortunately, it is a pregnancy category C, meaning that the safety of the medication during pregnancy has not been established.

A safe alternative may be IPL treatments. These are safe during pregnancy but the use must be balanced against the healing skin and possible lack of efficacy.

I would suggest speaking with your physician about your concerns before proceeding with any other treatments.

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