Microdermabrasion can work for faint, superficial pigmentation but it typically takes multiple treatments. True dermabrasion is more effective (like any ablative therapy) but can cause hypo or hyper pigmenation post-operatively for people with darker skin types and must be used with caution. This is true... more
Does Microdermabrasion remove pigmentation marks on black skin?
I am fairly light skinned but i have developed some black marks below and on the sides of my eyes, the marks are very symetrical i.e they are exactly in the same places on both sides of my face. When i look in the mirror they are all i see and are affecting my self esteem, i need to have them removed. Will Microdermabrasion work for me?
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A: Microdermabrasion as an effective treatment for melasma, pigmentation of the skin
Pigmentary changes of the skin are related to genetics, hormones, sun exposure, and inflammation. These four factors cannot be cured by microdermabrasion. In order to effect a clinical reduction in melanocyte production of melanin, you must address the melanocytes on the deep surface of the skin. This is... more
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26 Apr 2009
im based in birmingham, uk. black woman(light skin) both checks on my face are geting darker and darker the doctor said its pigmentation caused by climate change im african been here since 2000 tried light cream with no lucky instead its geting worse please help as im looking urgly.