What's the best minimally-invasive treatment for hyperpigmentation caused by chemical peels?

What is the best treatment for hyperpigmentation?

I just did a TCA 20% chemical peel about 2 weeks ago and now how really bad hyperpigmentation in the areas where the doctor went deeper. I don't want anything too invasive since I are trying to get pregnant.

3 answers to “What's the best minimally-invasive...”

A: Undoing the pigment after peeling

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, If the doctor only used 20% TCA (this is really not very strong) much of this should improve with time and sun avoidance/ sun screens (SPF 30 plus). Bleaching creams and/or dilute Retin A may help but I am not sure I would recommend them when you are trying to get pregnant. What does your... more

A: Dispigmentation after TCA peels

By Richard W. Westreich, MD - Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Two weeks after a chemical peel is a very short period of time in relation to healing. The first thing I would recommend is patience in terms of the color variation. You should be using a sun block of at least SPF 30 during this time. Most physicians will not intervene for pigment problems until at least 4-6... more

A: A good treatment for hyperpigmentation after TCA peels...

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

A good treatment for hyperpigmentation after TCA peels is the use of hydroquinone. Unfortunately, it is a pregnancy category C, meaning that the safety of the medication during pregnancy has not been established. A safe alternative may be IPL treatments. These are safe during pregnancy but the use must be... more