Developed Dark Spots on Face After Having Facial/extractions. Is Chemical Peel a Good Treatment?

Question

A month ago, I had severe acne (hormonal & stress) and most were located on my forehead. I went to an aesthetician to extract the acne and developed these really dark spots (hyperpigmentation - Asian skin) on my forehead. I tried to cover it up with makeup but did not do well since I broke out from it as well, thus, causing more spots on my face. It is causing me to be self conscious and stressing me even more. Is chemical peel a good treatment for my skin? Your advise is greatly appreciated.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

If you developed dark spots on your face with extractions, I would not recommend a peel.  You may want to consider hydroquinone cream to help reduce the pigmentation.

	 

	Good Luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The fact that you skin darked after an extraction facial is a very good reason not to have a chemical peel of the face. I recommend that you be very careful out there regarding skin services for the face to avoid this type of hyperpigmentation. Often with time these spots to fade somewhat.

Developed Dark Spots on Face After Having Facial/extractions. Is Chemical Peel a Good Treatment?

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