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What kind of chemical peel is Melanage?

lubdup2015May 16, 2015
I have scheduled my first chemical peel. A PA recommended Melanage for the relief of hyperpigmentation caused by acne and the sun. How do chemical peels work and what differentiates them from one another? How does Melanage work in particular?

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Dr. Peter J. Malouf, DO
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Answered on May 26, 2015
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Dr. Fredric Haberman, DO
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Fredric Haberman, DO

You are asking whether sun exposure after a light chemical peel can cause permanent damage to your skin.A light chemical peel is only a superficial peel and usually peeling will begin a day or two afterwards. If your exposure was immediately after the peel I don't believe it will cause permanent...

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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

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At this point, moisturize your skin with a ceramide based moisturizer (in our office - Elevase Moisture Booster) and begin a skin lightening cream to help reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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