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Beta Peel for Melasma/sun Damage. Edmonton, AB
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I am starting a series of beta peel treatments to...
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I am starting a series of beta peel treatments to try and get rid of dark spots on my face. I'm also using a tretinoid(sp?) cream and hydroquonine cream with Kojic mixed in. I originally tried ipl at a spa. Bad idea as it made it worse. Then I went to dermatoligist. Absolutely no improvement after 1st peel, which I expected. My skin isn't super sensitive and I think I should have let her keep it on longer but better to be safe than sorry. Has anyone else had a series of beta peels? What was the final outcome and how long did it take to notice a difference? Was it worth it? I also use sunscreen and wear hats religiously now(because I didn't in my 20's)
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September 22, 2014
Thank you for starting your review. Please let us know how everything is going.
October 7, 2014
Hey Tina - you said "IPL made it worse" - can you elaborate? Made sun damage worse, .... or? Thanks! I am trying to figure out how to treat possible IPL damage
October 7, 2014
Yes, the ipl actually darkened the spots more. Ipl is not good for melasma. Go to a dermatoligist first. Get a free consultation.
November 8, 2014
Sorry I can't remember if I replied to you Emily.
Yes, the ipl made the melasma on my lip and forehead worse. It took away some sun damage under my eyes which came back a few weeks later.
October 8, 2014
Hi Tina;
Hydroquinone is not good for you though. I have read lot of articles about it.
October 8, 2014
No it's not. I'm only using it for 3 months. It's not really working anyway. None of this stuff seems to work. Guess I better learn to love my face the way it is now.
UPDATED FROM Sun_lovr
2 months post
A week after second peta peel
this is a two weeks after my 2nd beta peel. I'm not going to do a stronger peel (They call it their UltraPeel) that I have to leave on overnight. I'm told this one will shed my skin. I have taken over a week off work to do it.
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