Hyperpigmentation after skin resurfacing procedures are rare in light-skin people but relatively common in people with darker skin types. The good news is that hyperpigmentation is treatable and will likely result in significant improvement, if not full resolution. Contact your physician to get started on... more
Is hyperpigmentation after Chemical peel common?
After 4 weeks from a medium Chemical Peel, I'm starting to get large brownish, grayish spots all over my face. I've done everything including using sunscreen that my doctor has recommended.
Is this common? What can be done? I feel like I've defeated my purpose.
3 answers to “Is hyperpigmentation after Chemical...”
A: Can be
While hyperpigmentation after chemical peel can certainly occur, there are certain steps which are usually taken BEFORE the procedure to help guard against this. A typical pretreatment regiment will typically consist of at least Retin-A as well as a hydriquinone product to be used regularly for 6 weeks... more
A: Brown spots after chemical peel
Without seeing you it sounds as if you are experiencing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It occures in about 10% of chemical peels so it is reletively common. The darker your native skin the more you are at risk. You should contact your doctor promptly so that you can start on a... more
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