I did a 20% tca peel on my lower left jaw and now i kind of cant tell if i hypopigmented or not because there is color but barely any and its way lighter than the rest of my face which is golden brown. You can see the patch and the line where i did the peel. I was wondering should i get a full face peel done by a professional to correct the problem or did i hypopigment and what should i do. I read that ginger is good for hypo.
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April 17, 2014
Answer: Should I get a full face peel after a partial TCA peel?
I am not the biggest fan of GA peels, as they are inflammatory and often, even though safe in dark skin, sometimes cause a rebound darkening. I tend to be more attracted to salicylic acid peels in darker skin, starting with 20% and working my way up to 30-35%. If you chose to go with...
H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Hello,So sorry to hear about your dark inner thigh. Is this a birthmark or discoloration that has developed over time? As your doctor has suggested, a chemical peel might provide you with the skin lightening you need. However, there are prescription strength lightening creams that may help you...