Melasma ON lips - can VI peel be used to treat this? (Photo)

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Can VI peel be used on lips like this for melasma?

Citrus Aesthetics - San Diego · Answer

Melasma and hyperpigmentation involving the lips can be tricky, because the lip tissue (especially the vermilion and mucosal areas) is very different from regular facial skin. While VI Peel is an excellent medical-grade chemical peel for treating melasma and pigmentation on the face, it is generally not recommended for direct use on the lips due to the increased risk of irritation, burns, scarring, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in that area.
When pigmentation appears on or around the lips, it’s important to first confirm the diagnosis. What looks like melasma may sometimes be labial melanosis, post-inflammatory pigmentation, medication-related changes, or sun-induced pigment &mdash; and each requires a slightly different treatment strategy.
This is where a multi-modality approach is essential. Treatment often includes:
Strict sun protection (including SPF lip balms and physical barriers)Gentle, pigment-regulating topical agents that are safe for the lip areaTargeted energy-based treatments (such as specific lasers), used cautiously and only when appropriateOngoing maintenance to prevent recurrence, which is common with pigment conditions
Rather than relying on a single treatment like a peel, addressing lip pigmentation successfully usually means combining multiple safe modalities and tailoring the plan to the individual’s skin type, history, and triggers. An in-person evaluation is critical to determine the safest and most effective path forward.
Aesthetic treatments should always be discussed with and performed by a trained, licensed, and medically certified aesthetic provider. The recommendations above are for educational purposes only and do not replace an in-person consultation, examination, or personalized medical advice.

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