Hyper-pigmentation occurs from inflammation and is based on how much melanin is in your skin

Lenore Sikorski, MD answers: Hyperpigmentation risk from light laser resurfacing?

How high is the risk for light laser resurfacing to cause hyperpigmentation (example active/deep fx)? Although my derma says that my complexion is pretty fair, I do have some olive in my skin because of my Italian/Russian nationality. I have hyperpigmentation from sun tanning and acne spots now but I would like the tigtening effect that the laser says it can do for the skin. Thank you for your time!


Lenore Sikorski, MD
2 months ago
By Lenore Sikorski, MD - Orange County Dermatologic surgeon

Dermatologists rate skin color from1 to 6.  Type one is the fairest and type 6 is the darkest.  You sound like a type 3.  In other  words, you can tan lightly on sun exposure.  Depending on which laser and how aggressive the settings are, you may experience some hyper-pigmentation. Typically, hyper-pigmentation can be treated with lightening creams which your dermatologist would be well aware of.  

Good Luck!

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