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Would like to know which peel is the best for acne pigmentation: cosmelan peel or melano out peel?

February 15, 2016
Asked By:sushmitha89 in California, MO

Would like to know which peel is the best for acne pigmentation , cosmelan peel or melano out peel. My dermatologist says both are the same peels and melano out is the safest as the cosmelan is proven to cause some side effects.

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Answer: VI Peel

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Face/Body -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening/Peels, Aerolase, Pico Laser

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Face/Body -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening/Peels, Aerolase, Pico Laser

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