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It is recommended to discontinue hydroquinone 1 to 2 weeks prior to a chemical peel. After your skin has fully recovered from a chemical peel usually 7 to 14 days depending on the peel you can begin using hydroquinone again.
Chemical peels can be titrated to varying strengths ranging from superficial to deep. The answer to your question depends on the depth of the peel of course. I would suggest continuing Melarase PM Arbutin up until the day of the peel and then afterwards when the skin has epithelialized. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
You should stop using hydroquinone a few days before your peel, and then resume use 2 weeks after. Also, after the peeling is complete, avoid tanning and direct sun exposure for two weeks before your treatment, do not use products containing retinoids (such as tretinoin) one to two weeks before treatment, unless your doctor tells you differently and make sure the peel areas are free of any open sores, lesions, or skin infections.
Hi Najeebs,This really depends on the integrity of your skin. I would recommend seeing a skin care professional for an in-person evaluation. Hydroquinone reacts differently to everyone's skin and may cause some excessive sensitivity.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...
Our two most common peels are both based on TCA to exfoliate the upper and mid dermis. Melapeel uses a complex of different acids. TXA is a great active ingredient for skin lightening and works well on tyrosinase. To answer your question, it should not cause any specific problems per se. I...
Yes, a chemical peel can help with dark areas, tone, and texture of skin. It is important that you do not use Retinol or other drying/irritating products at least 1 week before your peel. You should use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer for 2 weeks after the peel as well. You can then resume...
