I Am Having an Issue With Melasma. Is the Jessner Peel Helpful or Just a Ploy to Keep Me Coming Back to the Dr?

I am a national expert on chemical peel burns and I would begin early treatment to help improve the future discoloration from the peel. This would include light chemical peels, Melarase AM and Melarase PM, and sunscreen. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Your skin may be sensitized to the sun after a Jessner peel. Make sure to apply sunscreen and use a skin lightener such as Melarase after your peels to avoid pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Your skin may continue to peel for days. A good moisturizer is Elevase Moisture Booster which has ceramides which are ideal after a chemical peel. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Thank you for your question. Some skin, especially ethnic skin, can pigment if not pre-treated prior to a peel or any laser treatments.  I would stop doing any peels at this time and recommend Hydroquinone for the hyperpigmentation and using daily SPF 30 with zinc.  I would recommend...

I have my patients begin mineral makeup once the skin has reepithelialized or the flakiness of the peel has worn off. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

  I too am a fan of Jessner peels.  This can be used in all skin types.  Sometimes you do see hyperpigmentation after any significant peel but this practically ALWAYS responds to appropriate treatment.  I don't think you should be worried.