Chemical Peel: Q&A

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I was given a chemical peel in April LAST YEAR-  The estetician thought she gave me a 25% TCA peel (it was a product she just received from Europe, and we were both eager to try it on my acne pitted skin)- Well it turned out  to give me the results of a muh stronger peel and i have permanent discoloration, very obvious line of demarcation, patchy red and white skin- I hated the acne scars (they got slightly better) but i'm very self conscious now! Any suggestion? I always conceail it when in public- But it looks obvious- I dn't know what to do!

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patchy redness 1 year post-op
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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by NYguy7 in New York, NY
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That is nasty hypopigmentation!

I am so sorry that you are experiencing this problem. I won't lecture you about only working with appropriately qualified and licensed individuals. For any one else out there reading this, this is a cautionary tale. Options: 1. Make up as you are doing. 2. Blister grafting. I have seen some amazing results from this but I have also seen patchy pigmentation and textural irregularities of the facial skin. Plastic surgeon perform this type of work.... more

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