It's been 7 days since my first Mini Melanage Peel. My skin was peeling the most yesterday and today a lot of the peeling is gone. I'm using the Melanage Creme 2 nightly. Some pigmentation is gone, but mostly by face is red and I still have some hyperpigmentation from past acne. Will the hyperpigmentation eventually go away as I continue to use the after-peel care kit?
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June 6, 2015
Answer: Melanage Peel For Melasma/Pigmentation
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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