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How long after YAG Laser? for hyperpigmentation can you have a Obagi TCA peel?

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hussainsApr 10, 2022

I am using the nu derm system at the moment and have a Obagi TCa booked for June and wanted to know if I could have the yag laser treatment ? How long I have to wait after a TCA peel before having the laser treatment , I am south Asian and have brown skin

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