Dear Janet, There are a lot of variables in how microdermabrasion and peels are done. The same concentration peel can have very different effects depending on how wet the agent is applied, how vigorously it is scrubbed in, how the skin is prepared. For example if the microdermabrasion done prior to the peel is... more
Swelling and hyperpigmentation after microdermabrasion and chemical peel
I am 39 years old and med-skinned. I had microdermabrasion and chemical peel done at same time. I had these treatments many times before to remove brown pigmentation on cheeks, between the brows, and above the lip. I was getting great results until this last treatment.
My face swelled so much I was unrecognizable. Four weeks later I am horrified to find that almost my entire face now has brown pigmentation on it. I am afraid to go back to my doctor for more treatments now. I have remained out of sunlight for entire 4 weeks and did my aftercare skin regimen like always. Why did this happen? Did the doctor use too much of a strong peel? What can I do now?
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A: pigmentation after chemical peel and microdermabrasion
It is likely that either the microdermabrasion or peel were too aggressive for your most recent treatment. At this point, use of tretinoin cream, short course of a mild topical cortisone cream and bleaching agents such as hydroquinone can help the pigmentation resolve faster. If your skin becomes... more
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19 May 2009
iam using hydroquinone for 8wks now and had a light microdermabrasion done since and the pigmentation on my face has improved about 50%.i am hoping the results will improve as i continue with the cream.thx