How Long Before Chemical Peel Scars, Hyperpigmentation Clears?

I have brown patches and hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels. If these can still be corrected, how long will it take for them to be cleared or completely gone?

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Hyperpigmentation after chemical peel

There are a variety of different kinds of hyperpigmentation that can be induced by chemical peels. Some are short-lived and disappear within a month; some of them can last much longer and may take 6-12 months to resolve and frankly, some of them, if they are of the scarring variety, may be permanent. It’s impossible to determine if this is the cause of your hyperpigmentation without evaluating you.

Bleach creams are your best bet

Bleaching creams are the best. Have used them for years to erase the pigmentation that can arise after peels. They work but you need a prescription of a high concentration of hydroquinone (6-8%) to do the job. Combined with cortisone and Retin-A, this formula called the Kligman formula ( Dr. Kligman developed Retin-A) is known to all dermatologists. It usually takes a couple of months to work.

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crunchies 5 Dec 2012

Its been 20 days since I had a chemical peel. I wish I never did! My skin is hyperpigmented and very unsightly. Dark horrible patches around my forehead, chin and cheekbones. Its a nightmare to go out in public. I am from South Africa. Should I go see a dermotologist. The cream I am using has a whitening property but I cant see the results. Its now 7 days that i am using this cream. And yes I have been very naughty by prematurely pulling the skin after the peel to speed up the process so I could get back to work. I have damaged my skin. But PLEASE tell me it can be repaired.I need HELP!!! Please.