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After a at home TCA 18 % chemical peel how long should I wait before using hydroquinone on the treated areas?

November 1, 2016
Asked By:Ebony11 in New York, NY

I'm going to give myself a tca 18 % chemical peel on some dark and scared areas , I've previous used tca 15% successfully, how long do I have to wait before I start using hydroquinone on the treated areas.

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