Will Sun Exposure Two Months After 40% TCA Peel Help Recover Skin Tone?

My TCA peel went horrible, and it left my face extremely light as compared to the rest of my skin, the difference in tone is ridiculous. It has been 9 weeks since i got it, and I need tan my face back to normal so i dont look like i have some skin disease. I of course will use sunblock and sunglasses, a hat however would defeat the purpose of receiving sun.

Will this work? Will it make it worse?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by xjc5151x in San diego

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TCA peels and sun exposure

Loss of pigment is very rare in TCA peels. But even TCA can be a very deep peel. Sun exposure may give you a blotchy pigmentation. Continue sunsceen and time may be the best healer.

Sun exposure after TCA peel

I would continue to avoid sun exposure at this time and use tinted cover-up to camouflage the lightened skin. Sun could potentially cause Since it has only been 9 weeks since the peel, there is a chance that the discoloration will self-correct in the coming months. Good luck.