What’s better: laser treatment or chemical peel? And what type is really the best. (photo)

March 11, 2020
Asked By:suex16 in Los Angeles, CA

Couple weeks ago I waxed my upper lip area and I kind of burned it. The first week it was read and it was burning. The second week it turned brown and smooth it wasn’t burning but There was a brown spot above my upper lip as if I have a mustache. Third week it turned dark brown and makeup does not cover it. I’m wondering would chemical peel help getting rid of that dark brown old wax burn. Or should I go for a laser. I don’t know what treatment I should consider. Please help

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December 11, 2023

Answer: You can do aa combination of both a chemical peel and laser for best results

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Answer: You can do aa combination of both a chemical peel and laser for best results

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March 17, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation

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March 17, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation

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March 15, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Peels (Cosmelan), Lasers (C+B, Aerolase, Genesis), RF Treatments (Venus Viva), Skin Care, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 15, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Peels (Cosmelan), Lasers (C+B, Aerolase, Genesis), RF Treatments (Venus Viva), Skin Care, Hydroquinone

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March 15, 2020

Answer: Laser or chemical peel

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March 15, 2020

Answer: Laser or chemical peel

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March 18, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation

March 18, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation