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Horrible Pigmentation Post Jessners Peel - Buderim, AU

UPDATED FROM ka.stephens
1 month post

Much better

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$70
So the cream has worked well, I feel like my skin has really taken to it, like how it took to the peel quickly. In this photo all I have on is tinted sunscreen, barely tinted. I found the best 50+ sunscreen btw! My skin has been very clear really but it wasn't worth it! The pigment areas up close are only slightly darker than surrounding skin and I still have 4.5 weeks until I have to stop using the cream (you can reverse effects if continue = hyper pigmentation again). This has been a really traumatic time! Work mates actually thought I was bruised and getting abused at home, no joke.

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She is lovely, but should of known the risks and sensitivity with my skin type/ Fitzpatrick score. I also didn't sign the disclaimer before hand, and if I had of been warned about risk of hyperpigmentation then I wouldn't have gone ahead. I also was not told that I could possible look so brown and horrific during the initial peel. No test patch performed either. She has been sympathetic throughout but really, what can she do. Hasn't offered my money back...

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August 6, 2014
hi, I have a really dark pigmentation tache and spot on my cheek which both appeared suddenly one day I got sunburned a couple of years ago, I was considering a peel to try to get rid of them.. not any more!! So thanks for your review. Now that its been a while, would you say the cream would be worth a try- and was it Klingmans or Kligmans? not sure if either are available in UK so may have to go looking next time in the US on hols..
August 24, 2014
VI peel is safe for all skin tones. You can google for more information on this peel. They have different versions. The one called 'VI Precision Peel' is targeted at those who wants to fade their melasma. However, do note that this requires a series of treatment, probably 3 spaced out monthly.
August 24, 2014
Hi there, if you want a medium peel in future and afraid that your skin tone may not be suitable, you can try out VI peel. VI Peel is advertised to be suitable for all skin tone. And there is almost zero pain because of the numbing agent within the peel. You can find out reviews on VI peel in this forum too. I'm also sharing a day-by-day account of my 5th VI peel - google 'mybeautycravings'.
September 30, 2014
I just had this peel done and my dermatologist was very clear in saying to not put any make up or products on my skin for the next 12 hours. She also said to avoid having a shower getting my skin wet or even sweating as getting it wet can re activate the peel and cause the burning to start again which can cause damage. I would imagine Ice would fall under these concerns?!
September 30, 2014
Oh I just read all the comments and this has been noted! Hope your all better now :)
September 30, 2014
I've looked at your photos and am sorry that you have to go through this. It must have been a tough time during recovery. Luckily it is reversible. You look great now.
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May 8, 2019
You look beautiful I'm so glad you found something to help!
UPDATED FROM ka.stephens
23 days post

This is what I mean by effect of makeup/tint over normally light brown pigment

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May 13, 2014
You need to try Hyaluronic Acid for your face. Its the best for holding moisturizer and calming skin.
May 29, 2014
How is it looking right now?
October 31, 2014
YOU LOOK VERY PRETTY. I KNOW HOW YOU FELL BUT MINE IS NOT GOING TO GET ANY BETTER.I PAID EATHER 20,000.00 I THINK THE FREAKY TUMMY TUCK WAS 10,000.00 . THIS IS CAUSEING ME A LOT OF PAIN. GOOD LUCK
UPDATED FROM ka.stephens
23 days post

Almost one week since cream.

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Just wanted to point out that my face in those first couple of photos was actually darker than Iphone photos appear.
All I am saying, is that I feel my skin reacted and soaked up the chemicals far deeper than was intended for a first time, and that lead me to developing pigmentation due to the damage to my high risk skin type.
My face after a week of the Klingmans formula is in fact getting a lot better. Which is odd as they say you won't notice results for a month or more. Perhaps this again is due to my skin being very receptive/sensitive to things. Very expensive cream here in AUS though!

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May 8, 2014
Klingmans formula helping with hyperpignmentation?
May 8, 2014
I feel it is, although it is too early to tell for sure whether it's my imagination as different lighting makes it look different. I am not sure how I will effectively treat all the areas as one part is so blotchy and I will likely bleach my other skin lighter also. I might have to get a paint brush out!
September 8, 2014
Use clean and clear continuous control. Its for acne but it evens skin tone and pigmentation faster than bleaching cream. I used it 30 after a tca peel. It even removes dead skin from peel that did not come off. Amazing! FAST! like immediate results. Watch skin in 1st day to 3rd day. Real improvement. I'm African American
May 8, 2014
Honestly if I spent the time and was able to find official medical literature to prove the ice damaged my face I would probably sue her for the cost of my recovery. It's not cool for people to experiment with your precious skin and face. If she did the most basic research she would have known ice was not appropriate.
May 8, 2014
She says she was trained that Ice is fine. I think the bigger issue is my skin type is type IV and probably not suitable to this peel as I have now researched, due to high risk of pigmentation with the Resorcinol acid in it. Usually it appears I should have been on the pre bleaching regime if I was willing to take the risk. Suing would be no benefit, the court cost etc and lawyers etc are far greater than worth, in Australia it isn't common to sue for things like this because of the possible reward not being worth it the hassle. But yeah..
September 8, 2014
Use clean and clear continous control to even skin tone and pigmentation. It also removed left over dead skin that did not peel. Fast acting. AMAZING. I used it 30 days after a tca peel. I'm african american
October 20, 2014
The main point is do not go to people who are not certified to do this. In Australia this is unregulated area, nurses are daring to do anything regardless of lack of broader medical education in dermatology field.