Photofacial safe after 3 TCA chemical peels?

I've had 3 TCA Chemical Peels within the last 6 years to decrease slight acne scarring. Now, my skin is super sensitive and I've acquired a couple brown spots (though I keep my face out of the sun and wear sunblock) and wrinkles (from aging I guess; I'm 29). Am I doing too much to my skin? Would a Photofacial be safe and effective for my spots/wrinkles?

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A: Photofacial after TCA peels

Lenore Sikorski, MD

I think you should consider the easiest solution to your concern.  I am assuming that your TCA peels were superficial given your age, therefore if your skin is intact and healty, photofacial would be an option to treat your brown spots.  Photofacial does not treat wrinkles, it really works best for... more

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