What happened was I applied 40% lactic acid peel on my face 4 times successfully before the 5th time which I applied it over an open wound (just a healing pimple, was actually small) and then I noticed I got purple hyperpigmentation there now. Its not very deep at all but the color is strong, It's been 2 weeks now and im wanted to know if it would it be safe and helpful to apply vitamin c serum on it? Will the color fade? Thank you so much, it's causing me much stress please help if you can.
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Our office specializes in chemical peels in Los Angeles. If you are using Aczone, you may discontinue the Aczone for a few days and undergo a light chemical peel. Speak to your plastic surgeon. Best Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Please follow-up with your treating provide to make sure you're following his/ her post-peel instructions. Most medium and deep-peels are treated with a gentle emollient (eg, Aquaphor, Vaseline, silicone preparations) although care differs widely among peeling practitioners. The...
The effect of the peel may have been too deep. You may need to undergo pulsed dye laser treatments to help with the redness of the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles