Chemical Peel Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation versus Hyperpigmentation caused by Sun Exposure?

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 hypo pigmentation. My advice is to go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and they can prescribe you hydroquoine to lighten the hyperpigmentation  best of luck.

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