Should I have seen results after 2nd Vivace Treatment? How long can I wait for 3rd Treatment? (photos)

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I am 34f. The quality &texture of my skin is bad from sun damage. I have hyper pigmentation, sun spots, dull skin. Advised to do series of 3 vivace 4wks apart for texture,pores & discoloration. Then, 3 BBL Lasers in fall for sun spots. After 2 vivace treatments Ive seen minimal results, only slight improvement in texture. Doc says results are over time. True? Is it worth it to do 3rd treatment for $800? Should I wait til after BBL to decide on 3rd vivace or do they need to be every 4 wks

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Instead of jumping from one expensive alphabet soup device to others with faddish, fancy and alluring names, you might wish to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist about the use of TCA in concentrations of between 25-35% for the fading the individual brown spots followed by a series of full- face superficial peels for generally smoother skin texture and more even coloration, such as full strength glycolic or salicylic acid peels or Jessner's solution (as well as home use of prescription topical bleaching creams, retinoids, alphahydroxy acids, etc. for further improvement and maintenance). Hope this helps.

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