Article medically reviewed by Dr. Gavin Chan (MBBS, cosmetic physician, liposuctionist)

Templestowe Lower and Berwick Clinics
Dr. Gavin Chan has a background in intensive care, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine. Since 2004, Dr. Chan has provided cosmetic procedures, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, liposuction, fat transfer, skin needling, and laser treatments. He is a doctor trainer for various dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.
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Question:
Just wondering wat s the main diff between tns essential serum n the recovery complex? Is the essential the upgrade version of recovery complex? I m 31 yrs old n main concern is the uneven skin tone, little pigmentation n the deep laugh line next to my mouth. Which product would u recommend? Also, if I m going to do the Ipl laser treatment for pigmentation , can still use tns afterwards? Tks
Answer:
The essential serum contains the 96 percent human growth factors like the recovery complex so identical in that regard, however the essential serum also contains l-arbutin which is a derivative of hydroquinone along with long chain peptides and a multitude of antioxidants – which makes it ideal for hydration, stimulation of collagen, antioxidant effects as well as effective for blocking pigment.
The tns recovery can be mixed with other brightening and peptide/antioxidant containing serums to achieve a similar effect.
I would still apply sunscreen over both and a moisturiser if the patient had a drier complexion.