What should I do about hyperpigmentation after Glycolic peel?

March 18, 2009
Asked By:SahRiz in Toronto, Canada

I had my 4th Glycolic Peel (30%) done a month and a half ago, and while the first 3 treatments were great, this one left my skin damaged. What should I do? It first crusted, especially my chin and neck, then when the crusting peeled off after a week, I was left with very red skin that broke out. Even after the redness and breakouts went away (this took another 2 weeks) my skin became dark (about 4 or 5 shades darker than my normal medium-fair tone), it looks like a thousand fine lines/wrinkles have appeared on my face (I'm only 25 years old) and my chin has tiny bumps all over which just aren't going away. The cosmetic clinic I went to is telling me to give it more time, but I just don't trust them anymore. What should I do?

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October 23, 2018

Answer: Glycolic Peels

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September 22, 2015

Answer: You had a glycolic acid burn - there is usually no scarring and it will take time for this to heal.

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Answer: You had a glycolic acid burn - there is usually no scarring and it will take time for this to heal.

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