I've had dark spots on my legs for almost more than 2 to 3 years now which was caused by mosquito bites. I would like to have them removed and my dermatologist schedule me to do microdermabrasion at the end of this week and also he put me on retin A, hydroquinone for a week or so. I just want to find out if one treatment is enough to remove the marks as my dermatologist told me and would other treatment like TCA peel work better? i want to see immediate result if possible
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July 25, 2010
Answer: It almost always takes several treatments to remove dark spots.
First off, you shouldn't be doing TCA peels at home. Leave that to medical professionals.
TCA peels are applied until the desired level of frosting is achieved. Unlike a glycolic acid peel, TCA peels are not time dependent. The amount of peeling with TCA is more...
I agree with Dr. G. Please follow the treatment protocols of your personal peeling doctor. Call him to discuss. You are high risk for hyperpigmentation.
From MIAMI Dr. B
Peels always get a bad rap among people. We always tend to forget that they have been around for more than 3000 years. The Pharaos used them. We tend to think of lasers these days, but peels have been tried, tested and do work.
I always recommend regular peels, because I tell my patients...
