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Post-laser Dark Pegmented Areas Are Darker??

asked 1 year ago by atomic77 in South Africa
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
Question viewed 418 times
Tags: face, female, dark spots

I have just had the C02 laser treatment for hyper pigmentation but the areas have gone a much darker brown, is this normal for immediate post laser?

2 answers to Post-laser Dark Pegmented Areas Are Darker??

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Laser resurfacing can make dark spots darker on facial skin

Laser resurfacing can make dark spots darker on facial skin. The remedy is to wait 4-8 weeks and then laser again or treat with lightening creams and Retin A
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Pigmentation after CO2

It is not uncommon to get hyper-pigmentation after CO2 laser , as the cells that produce the pigment are stimulated by the laser. Usually a course of bleaching topical creams will reverse this. I recommend you follow up with your doctor.   Dr Siegel
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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