Hypopigmentation after chemical peel? Is it possible that this is temporary?

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I had a chemical peel on monday, and my skin peeled on wednesday morning and now i have what looks like hypopigmentation. Is it possible that this is temporary? Or is there a treatment i can do to help my skin? Sorry if the photos are bad, the lighting in my room is horrible.

John Alexander II, MD · Answer

This is temporary post inflammatory changes of the skin since you just had the peel on Monday.  You should notice your pigment come back after a few days.

Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD · Answer

Chemical peels are still a medical procedure. Like any medical procedure they come with potential side effects.
I would advise that you only get it in an office of a physician who is board certified in core aesthetic medicine ( Dermatology and Plastic Surgery).
While most post  procedure pigmentation changes are post inflammatory and transient there are potential permanent scarring complications. It is very difficult to say for sure without a proper in clinic assessment.

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