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Our office specializes in chemical peels and we often see patients who have had burns from chemical peels elsewhere. I would be concerned about post inflammatory hyperpigmention and would recommend you exercise proper wound care and use Melarase creams thereafter to prevent discoloration of the...

Skin discoloration from a chemical peel burn may take some time to self-resolve. We would recommend daily application of Melarase creams to reduce the pigmentation. Best. Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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

Uneven skin contour can result from overactive pores and acne scars. Studies have shown the efficacy of Ematrix RF treatment for this condition and we see excellent results in our office with the treatment. At home, we would recommend Melapads. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles