Hypopigmentation on Face from IPL Two Wks Ago. Dr Recommending Jessner or Perfect Peel, is It Safe?

Hello. It would be unusual to see hypopigmentation from IPL so soon after treatment. Hypopigmentation usually occurs after dramatic injury to the skin and a longer healing process such as deep scabs after a road rash injury. Do you have hyperpigmentation instead? This would be a darkening of the skin and would seem more likely given that an IPL was used. If the issue is hyperpigmentation then peels may help if you are fully healed. More likely we would be... more