How soon can I start hydroquinone 4% after VI peel to improve my upper lip melasma?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I typically avoid hydroquinone in my melasma patients, and put them on non hydroquinone alternatives which can be started immediately after peels.  However, if you are going to put a hydroquinone on after a peel I suggest waiting 1-2 weeks till the peel has fully healed and the skin is no longer sensitive.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vipeel chemical peels can cause post treatment redness, itching, 
dryness, and ironically, hyperpigmentation. Early post-peel care is 
vital. I would use a curated combination of Covalent peels, fractional 
laser, and topical creams to treat the skin after a Vipeel. Start with 
Elevase to help with dryness of the skin. Melarase creams are ideal to 
combat pigmentation. 
AM: Melaclenz, Melapads, and Melarase AMPM: Melaclenz, Melapads, and Melarase PMBest, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
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