Face is Darker After Chemical Peel. Will This Fade?

TCA peels are great to get rid of skin precancers and sun damage even on thin skinned patients for around $750-1500 for the face and only 1 week of looking bad makes it so worth it.  Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

TCA or trichoroacetic acid peels come in different strengths.  Mild peels are in the range of 10 to 20%.  These peels freshen the skin but don't provide much in the way of line improvement.  Treatment effects are on the order of many months.  TCA peels in the 25 to 35%...

Retin A improves the healing process from skin resurfacing, including chemial peels, lasers, or dermabrasion. Retina A requires several weeks before it takes effect, and can be continued up to your chemical peel. Your dermatologist or plastic surgeon will advise you when you may resume Retin A....

Dark knees and elbows do improve with exfoliating techniques such as dermabrasions and chemical peels but need prescription bleaching creams and moisturizers as well to prevent the problem from returning right away. 

Methods to improve pitted uneven skin include:  Dermabrasions, subcissions, punch grafting, excisions, fillers, lasers, etc. See a doc who has experience in all these methods since he or she can explain your options better.  chem peels won't do much at all.