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which chemical peel i should go for? (photos)

keziahMar 16, 2015
so i have got a very dark bikin and genital area which i would like to get rid of by peels. I was reading through some info & got confused which one is best for me which will give me good results fast & if required i need not wait for months for another peel .Also my other question would be is would it be ok to apply skin whitening products over the peel applied area P.S : I guess i dint take perfect pics but trust me they are very dark than my overall skin colour

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Our office specializes in hyperpigmentation problems. Chemical peel pigmentation can be deeper due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melanin migration.  Melarase creams and the Q switch laser are both appropriate. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Brian J. Reagan, MD

Aging and sun damage are often associated.  Improving sun damage such as pigmentation should therefore help your appearance.  Chemical peels will not address redness (telangectasias), nor will they significantly tighten the skin.

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Jeff Angobaldo, MD

Thank you for your question. it is always recommended to pretreat when doing chemical peels to avoid this type of reaction. we suggest to pretreat your skin 2 weeks before the peel with a melanin inhibitor such as a prescription grade hydroquoine. darker skin types are VERY prone to hyper and...

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