How Many Sessions Would I Need to Remove Hyperpegmentation Due to Old Acne?

Thank you for your question. Given your situation and budget, I would recommend a prescription strenght skin care program such as Obagi-Nuderm. This would be effective in clearing the hyperpigmentation and controlling the comedones and breakouts. This would be far more cost-effective than dermabrasions or chemical peels. It will take 3-5 months for maximal improvement but you should see improvement within a month if used as directed. Best wishes!

This question cannot be answered without seeing you in person or at least seeing photos. There are many at-home treatments including topicals such as RetinA and hydroquinoine as well as office-based treatments such as micro-dermabrasion and chemical peeling which can all improve discoloration secondary to acne. None are going to get rid of the problem in a short time period and require a bit of patience on the part of the patient. I recommend you consult with a board-certified... more

On a tight budget I think you should look at getting Retin A or one of its cousins as part of your night time program and look into an exfoliating skin care system for regular daytime use. I like the Clenziderm system made by Obagi which can be used in conjunction with Retin A. Office based procdures which can add to the overall effect would include DermaSweep Epi-Infusion treatments and even an occasional chemical peel such as TheraPlex or The Perfect Peel. All will help... more