is the Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation caused by a Chemical Peel looked upon differently than a Hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure ? Will Lasers Like Q Switched ND YAG 1064nm help reduce Hyperpigmentation caused by Glycolic Acid Peel ?
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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.
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...
I don't believe that multiple superficial peels add up to a deep peel. The reason is that if the damage, wrinkle or pigmentation is in the dermis (deeper skin) then simply removing the epidermis (superficial skin) repeatedly will not address the issue. I get the best results...
