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

Hello ldw,Thank you for posting your question. Avoidance of sun is extremely important following a chemical peel. We recommend avoiding heavy exposure for 2 weeks (ex. sunbathing, tanning beds). If you are outdoors you should be wearing a SPF of 50 along with a hat to protect. Chemical peels...

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 recommend that my patients wait until there is no "raw" skin or weepiness before they wear mineral make-up.  The skin can still be peeling but there shouldn't be "wet" areas.  

Excellent for all skin types and helps to improve discoloration of the skin. Combines resoreinol, lactic acid, and salicyclic acid to result in deeper penetration and greater exfoliation of the outer layers of the skin cells. The deeper exfoliation produces noticeable flaking and exfoliation in...