Just had a moderate chemical peel done yesterday. Certain areas of my face have brown patches. Will this be scarred and permanently discolored in these areas or is it normal?
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Brown patches day after moderate chemical peel. Is this normal or will skin be scarred/discolored permanently?
Go see a dermatologist right away. The sooner the better since the earlier the intervention the better the chances of preventing permanent hyperpigmentation and scarring. If this is new, your dermatologist will provide you with local wound care for a burn to the skin as well as a local steroid...
I would follow your physician's recommendations after a chemical peel. In our office, we often use a cortisone cream followed by Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides to help soothe the skin. Best,Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thanks for your
question, and the answer is yes – darker-skinned individuals are at more risk
of having skin discoloration as a result of having a medium or deep chemical
peel to their faces. Chemical peeling is a controlled burn of the skin, whereby
a chemical is applied and depending on the p...