Hi, Next month I will have my first 12,5% TCA treatment. What about the pre-treatment with exfoliating and glycolic cream? Does it make the peeling safer or just more dangerous? Will the exfoliating and glycolic cream the skin more or less prone to burnings and hyperpigmentation? Thanx
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Your skin is likely sun sensitive and you may have some discoloration from the peel. I would suggest doing a series of lighter Melapeels on a monthly basis, followed by topical creams to help your skin.
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Now you have severe melasma and you will need to restart a regimented anti-discoloration skincare program followed by additional Melapeels to reduce discoloration.
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