Since young, I have always struggled with cystic acne and hyperpigmentation. I recently broke out of picking extremely, but even without picking I still get scars. I don’t have as much cystic acne, but more of irritated red bumps and then of course hyperpigmentation from my shoulder blades all the way down to my lower back. I wold just like to know if I can get a chemical peel for the back and if there are other options to try as well. Thank you.
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Hi! This is an excellent question to ask.
I recommend to get a haircut before the peel. This way the peeling skin can heal properly. While your skin is peeling the new skin is temporarily more sensitive. To help soothe the skin use a gentle cleanser and a hydrating serum or gel, preferably one ...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
It is normal to be pink right after the peel. Please continue the balm and be sure to avoid any sun exposure. The skin may then turn brown and then peel off. Don’t pick, just let skin flake off. Once peeling is done your skin may be slightly pink again. This fresh skin is sensitive like b...
