I started using Cosmelan last week and I have an appointment for Botox tomorrow. Can I do it without any problem or reaction?

Hi Mary.  The answer is yes.  If the trauma of the peeling (from Retin A) is too great then the effect can be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is a darkening of the skin caused by the trauma and the associated healing process.  The good news is that it will go away.  It's a dif...

Hello,We are glad you asked because this is not a good  combination to use.  The ingredient, hydroquinone, in your Cosmelan (the bleaching ingredient) does not interact well with Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) and will create an orange tint to the skin.  In addition, BP is too strong to use con...

Acne scars need a combination approach for improvement. I recommend Cosmelan combined with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and may need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best,...