Do you think it's okay for me to go on my vacation to Miami? I had a Chemical peel and you were right; the spots peeled off and they were pink under, but the color came back in days, my face is clearer but I still have blemishes, but now am wondering about my trip because it wil be hot in Miami and I will be under the sun for most of the time. I read about the hyperpigmentation, and I dont want that. Or am I safely away from that stage by now?
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Answer: Going on a Vacation After Peeling from Chemical Peel?
While chemical peels are very effective for many types of dark spots, they are not very effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on the legs. Darker skin type patients are more prone to dark spots after bug bites/ acne/ etc. We call this post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation--...
Having worked directly with Dr. Obagi in his Beverly Hills Skin Health Institute, and in my own practice in Los Angeles, I have helped treat hundreds, if not thousands of patients with the Obagi Nuderm system.
South Asian skin is ideal for treatment with the Obagi Nuderm system and has been...
I would go to a dermatologist who specializes in chemical peels. I would start with intra-lesional kenalog injections into the scar if it is raised. Topical silicone gel sheeting can be helpful also. In addition the V beam vascular laser can be used on red raised scars. Some doctors will...
