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Melasma Darker After Two Vipeels and Prominent in Areas I Hadn't Noticed Were Problems Before

The second peel made some of the melasma "pink" but soon became dark brown. My upper lip which had faint patches of melasma are now dark like a moustache. Why is it worse now than before peels? I am a 45 year hispanic with a darker complexion. Vipeel was my last hope. I have tried everything now except laser. (Triluma, Retin-A with Hydroquionine 4%, Clinque clinical dark spot corrector, Lumedia, Unt Ex White, Meladerm, Otentika Hyper Creme and Reviva Skin Lightening)

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Silvers in Sacramento, CA
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The answer to melasma being darker after chemical peel.

Some patients have what I call fragile pigment. Any exposure to heat (i.e. sun, chemical peel and laser ) can cause more melanin (pigment) to be produced. Especially, if you have been doing alot of aggressive treatments on your skin. I would take a break from peels for a couple of months, then consider a Mini Melanage peel. This peel contains melanin inhibitors and a bleaching cream to use nightly. This is the best treatment I have found for the fragile pigment you appear to have from... more

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Dear lady, I am sorry you have been affected this way. I will keep you in my thoughts. Positive thinking: I will imagine your face unmarred, and clear. Trust me, it will work. If enough people see this, and do what I am doing then it will help you. I've had the effects of this myself.

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