TCA Peel, Cosmelan or Futurtec for IPL Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?

April 28, 2011
Asked By:anita319 in London, GB

i had ipl done in jan2011 resulting in hyperpigmentation.i have been using hydroquinone 2% &retinol 0.025% at night and morning kojic acid cream.my skin reacts beautifully with hydroquinone but the marks becomes back to where i started once i stop using it. i have a combination of dermal n epidermal hyperpigmentation.have been advised futurtec by one dr , other dr suggested cosmelan n the third one suggested 10% tca peel. which is the most effective n safe

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Answer: TCA Peel, Cosmelan or Futurtec for IPL Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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Answer: TCA Peel, Cosmelan or Futurtec for IPL Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
April 13, 2014

Answer: Pigmentation treatment with TCA peels and Melarase PM

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Pigmentation treatment with TCA peels and Melarase PM

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2011

Answer: If your bleaching cream is working for your hyperpigmentation, then you need to stay with it.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 29, 2011

Answer: If your bleaching cream is working for your hyperpigmentation, then you need to stay with it.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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