Undoing the pigment after peeling

John Philip Di Saia, 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.


John P. Di Saia, MD
7 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

If the doctor only used 20% TCA (this is really not very strong) much of this should improve with time and sun avoidance/ sun screens (SPF 30 plus).  Bleaching creams and/or dilute Retin A may help but I am not sure I would recommend them when you are trying to get pregnant.

What does your surgeon say? Are you still seeing him or her? Hyperpigmentation after peeling really requires a doctor's continued examination to change to the things that work well for you. People vary.

Best Regards

 

 

 

 

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