How can I reduce facial brown spots?

I have a problem. My patient had a several milia on her face. I tried to peel it by 15% salysilic acid. 2 weeks after she came again with several brown spots on the area which I've peeled before. then I peel it again with 15% salysilic acid. but two weeks after, she came again with bigger spots on her face. How can I reduce her spots? I've tried lactic 45% + hq 2% peeling and kligman formula for home care. I'm afraid that her spots can't recover. Is there any other alternative treatment except laser or IPL?

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A: Post-peel regimen can address pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Facial skin pigmentation can result from a number of factors, including: Hormones Inflammation Sun Exposure Genetics In this case, pigmentation has been exacerbated by a chemical peel and perhaps, hormonal, solar, and inflammatory stresses occuring after the peel. The post-peel protocol is absolutely... more

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