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Hello,Light chemical peels will help fade freckles but they will need to be repeated to maintain the effects. You could start really light with Glycolic acid and move up depending upon how your skin tolerates it.
Laser and chemical peels can both be very effective for reducing freckles. If you have normal to oily skin, consider a 10% TCA peel. If you have very dry skin, consider a 50-70% Glycolic acid peel. As far as lasers, many laser/light devices are effective, including the IPL/fotofacial, Q-switched 1064/532 laser, Alexandrite, V-beam and several others. Consult with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to determine the best individualized approach for you.Good luck.
It is not known to what extent chemical peel agents are found in breast milk in women who undergo peeling procedures while breastfeeding. The safe and responsible thing to do though is to avoid chemical peels while breast feeding. The risk, even if small, is simply not worth it...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Thanks for your question. The Obagi Blue Peel is a medium depth peel that is fairly aggressive. I would recommend avoiding exercise that would cause you to sweat for 72 hours and mild exercise until you are finished peeling around day 7 or 8. Overheating and sweating can cause post i...
Donna, Unfortunately, superficial chemical peels will not tighten the skin much. Lactic acid usually creates a superficial peel with recovery within a couple days. Medium depth & deeper peels may tighten the skin over a few months after the initial peel. However, there is a longer recovery...
Hello, Stopping smoking will allow you to heal better after any procedure you might have to address these problems areas. Cigarette smoking decreases the blood supply to the skin (amongst other areas) and this is never good. Quitting has many benefits. Good luck!
Hello, Epidermal hyperpigmentation tends to be short lived and/or easily corrected with the medications you are using. The fact that the improvement is minimal hints that the problem may be deeper. Hopefully you are getting professional help with this to help focus your erfforts.
