Tri Luma Pre Treatment for Chemical Peel?

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I was prescribed Tri-Luma for a few VERY dark hyperpigmentation spots from cystic pimples. While on Tri-Luma would it be beneficial to continue some more chemical peels periodically to help fade the Hyperpigmentation? Also because of the Hydroquinone in Tri-Luma would I be able to get stronger chemical peels without further Hyperpigmentation?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes.  I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that includes fractional laser, Covalent chemical peels, and daily skin brightening creams to improve your skin’s complexion. Laser therapy, he adds, must be combined with a proper skin regimen to enhance and maintain youthful results.
He recommends the following skincare products for dark age spots: Melarase
MelaClenz Brightening CleanserMelarase AM: Day-time skin lightener with SPF 30Melarase PM: Night-time skin lightenerMelapads: Daily Exfoliating PadsReplenish Retinoid Cream: Exfoliating and skin-stimulating night creamBest, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
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Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

If you have a darker complexion it is advised to use Hydroquinone prior to any cosmetic treatment to help to reduce any chance of hyperpigmentation.  However, it is NOT advised to use tretinoin, (retin A) one of the other ingredients in that cream less than a week before a procedure.  Because of that component of the cream even a facial or facial waxing can cause problems to the skin therefore Tri-luma should be discontinued 1 week prior to a minor procedure and 10 days to 2 weeks before a laser or chemical peel treatment.  To answer your question further, yes the peels will help and the peels in combination with the cream is a great regimen as long as you use it according to the guidelines.  Good luck!

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