Hi, I had deep chemical peel done through a spa, by an esthetician. (I have dark colored South Asian Indian skin). As it was a deep peel, i have white spots and patches on my face now. Its been 4 weeks, and the white spots and patches are still existing. Can you please recommend what can I do to get my original color back and get rid of these white patches?
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March 17, 2013
Answer: Post op irregular pigmentation from a chem peel can be very tricky to fix unless you see a doctor.
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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
I agree fully with the other doctors. Make sure that if going to spa at all, it’s a “medical” spa that has a Board Certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist; they should be a skin professional that has an extensive understanding of skin. Without seeing pictures it is hard to see exact...