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Can a Mild Chemical Peel be Used to Reduce Periareolar Scar Hyperpigmentation?
asked 5 months ago by PeriAreolar
Latest answer by Mary Lee Peters, MD
Question viewed 86 times
Tags: hyperpigmentation, periareolar
I am 6 months post-op from gynecomastia treatment. My surgeon used a peri-areloar incision to remove both glandular tissue and perform liposuction. The scar was kept under pressure for over 2 months and was massaged daily for about 3-4 months. Overall it has healed rather well. There is a small degree of hyperpigmentation on the edges of the scar. I think the scar would be virtually unnoticable if it weren't for the hyperpigmentation. Is a very mild chemical peel safe? Will it help?
3 answers to Can a Mild Chemical Peel be Used to Reduce Periareolar Scar Hyperpigmentation?
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Chemical Peel for Hyperpigmentation of Scar
Scars take a good 12-18 months to get to their final color. Redness usually fades and the brown hyperpigmentation starts to fade. I would recommend starting with some type of fade cream, such as a 4% hydroquinone that your plastic surgeon can perscribe.. If that does not work then a Vi-Peel or TCA peel might be helpful. Good luck.
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Scar at 6 months
It is quite common to have some redness or hyperpigmentation that may last up to a year and sometimes longer. Sometimes IPL can help.
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This skin will not tolerate this peel.
To get rid of hyper pigmentation, the chemical peel must penetrate into the skin deep enough to reach the pigment. The peri-areloar skin will not heal well from this type of treatment. You might considered having non ablative laser treatment to help this. Look for a dermatologist who has a broad array of lasers in their practice. This allows them to choose the right tool for the job.
