10 days post vi chemical peel and hyperpigmentation , is this permanent? (Photo)

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10 days post vi chemical peel with the precision plus formula. I am of Asian decent and wanted to correct hyperpigmentation from sun spots. I started noticing dark and uneven skin. It must be PIH! Is this permanent?

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question and pictures. It would be best to do a follow up with your provider for an assessment to determine if what you are experiencing is indeed PHI or other post-treatment reactions and skin shedding that might normally happen following the peel. If this is indeed PHI, the reaction is typically not permanent and it will fade away as time passes. There are treatments that can be done to speed up recovery, including skin brightening creams and possibly lasers. I hope it helps and good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

for your skintype enlighten or cosmelan would have been better. you need to start agressive skin lightening now with growth factors (refit face) and stem cells (anteagemd serum) to prevent hyperpigmentation.

this is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

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