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Hyperpigmentation Post Obagi Blue Peel, What Can I Do to Get Rid of It? (photo)

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3 weeks ago, I had a 30 % Obagi blue peel, the estheticien aplied 2 coats all over the face and 2 extra coats over my cheeks. my cheeks compare to my whole face were red even before to peel, I finished peeling after 5 days and my cheeks were very red, looked like a burn. I turned to the SPA, the estheticien told me it's normal and it's going to fade after a week or less. Now my cheeks are very dark, I don't know if it's hyperpigmentation or a burn. what should I do , please need help. Thank you The doctor saw me befor and after the peel but wasn't present de day of the peel After the hyperpigmentation she gave me HQ4%+tretinoin Afer 4 days of use I became red so requested to stop every thing. Another dermatologist said it's post inflamatory hyperpigmentation and gave me cutivate+HQ4%+tretinoin. Is it a burn and is there any other treatement or procedure to correct this

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