Is Hypopigmenation After a Chemical Peel Permanent?

The hypopigmentation is only temporary. be sure to use a sunscreen and don't irritate the area. the color comes back slowly over 3-6 months so be patient. if after awhile you start seeing a little darker spots coming , then you need to use a bleaching cream so the hyperpigmentation you started with doesn't return.

Hi there-

Hypopigmentation occurs as a result of the depletion of melanin that occurs in some patients and with some peels, and unfortunately cannot be reversed.  

Depending on where the affected skin is located I recommend having a consultation with someone experienced in Intradermal Pigmentation for scars (Permanent Make-up) that could possibly tattoo pigment back into the skin.  

Prior to seeking further treatment though, I would consider waiting another month or two to see if the ski color becomes more even with time.

 

Unfortunately hypopigmentation is a permanent side effect of many lasers and chemical peels and there is no way to restore the pigment. The treatment, instead, relies on lightening the area around the hypopigmented spot to produce a more natural transition.