I have permanent redness 4 years after a chemical peel. Can I make it back to normal? (Photo)

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

I recommend Melarase AM topical cream to reduce hyperpigmentation.
I recommend PIH Relief Complex in addition to relieve post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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H Karamanoukian MD FACS

This can rarely persist several months after a peel.  Avoid the sun and use a high quality sunblock.  IPL sometimes can help and topical steroids under the guidance of a physician.  I had one patient that had a mild fungal infection of the skin and once it was treated the redness cleared.  SkinCeuticals also has a topical serum called Phloretin CF that is an antioxidant that can improve discoloration of the skin that we have seen help the redness after peels and resurfacing to clear faster.  If your peel person doesn't know what else to try, I would seek a consultation with a dermatologist.