Will a Chemical peel be effective in treating my hyperpigmentation on my smile lines? Or will I need fillers? (Photos)

Thank you for your question, and for sharing some pictures
also! You don’t have to necessarily receive chemical peels to help with your
concerns of hyperpigmentation. Staying out of the sun for prolonged periods of
time will help to slow down the production of melanin in the areas, and wearing
a physical sunscreen will be a major priority for you, and re-applying
sunscreen every 2 hours when you are out in the sun. There are some chemical
peels out there that can help pull out pigmentation, as well as texture, fine
lines and wrinkles. Fillers are also another option to help smooth out the nasal
labial folds (smile lines).

You would be a great candidate for a chemical peel we do called a Retinol Peel. Retinol Peels are very effective for reducing hyperpigmentation and are particularly good options for patients with darker skin tones who are not ideal candidates for many laser procedures. It is also great for anti-aging and will help firm your skin. I will tell you that you will not see a major improvement in smile lines from the peel alone, although yours don't look very deep from the photo. The peel is done in-office and takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. Following the peel I would expect your skin to peel for 2-4 days, however you can still go about your normal life, just keeping in mind staying out of the sun and wearing SPF and moisturizer. I'd recommend an in-person consult to further discuss the peel and determine the best treatment plan for your needs and goals.