Hi everyone! I'm desperatly trying to rid of all my acne scars and sun spots on my face. I have pitted and dark spots from severe acne years before and it still hasn't faded. I am searching for a treatment between Obagi blue peel (TCA chemical peel) and diamond microdermabrasion. Between the two, which will show real results in one session? I'm on a budget enough for one or two. I understand that there should be at least 3-4 but again I'm on a budget and hoping to scruff off even partial!
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There is no reason to wait to perform a microdermabrasion after an IPL. Unless you have sensitive skin, it can even be done the next day. I would recommend that the technician performing the microdermabrasion go gently, at low settings, if you have one within 1 week of having an IPL...
It is much too soon for this to likely be hyperpigmentation from the dermabrasion treatment. Be extra careful to stay out of the sun and apply your sunscreen daily for the next few weeks. If the discoloration persists, one of the most effective ways to reverse hyperpigmentation is by using a...
Of all topical therapies available to date, tretinoin cream (Retin-A) has clearly been shown to be the most effective topical treatment to reverse the signs of aging and photodamage. No other group of topical agents has been as extensively tested in patients with photoaged skin. Tretinoin cream...