Discoloration

Skin discoloration may result from surgical scars, sun damage, and a host of other natural or environmental factors.  Laser treatments are commonly used to address discoloration.  To learn more about skin discoloration treatment see the expert Q&A below.

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Discoloration news + blog posts

Younger Hands with Restylane and more
Younger Hands with Restylane and more
Hands--or aging hands--are a hot topic this week. It's end of July, which makes sense--we're at that point in the summer when sun damage is...
Help for age spots on hands
Help for age spots on hands
Recently a RealSelf.com reader asked the question: I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands...
Jurlique goes Biodynamic on Wrinkles
Jurlique goes Biodynamic on Wrinkles
Biodynamic farming is nothing new at Jurlique--they've been at it for over 20 years. What is new is Jurlique's new Biodynamic range of...
Eat your way to lighter skin color
Eat your way to lighter skin color
Skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation are widely discussed topics on RealSelf.com. So when I came across Dr. Thienna Ho's book, it caught...
5 best-selling anti-aging creams at Selfridges
5 best-selling anti-aging creams at Selfridges
I have a good friend who lives in the UK and she always seems to be in-the-know on all things fashion, style, beauty--she even got me back...
2 New Treatments To Keep Hands Looking Younger
2 New Treatments To Keep Hands Looking Younger
Think everyone thinks you look 10 years younger than you really are? Don't be so sure until you check out those dead-giveaway hands. To quote...
$250 Eye Cream from 3 Lab--is it worth it?
$250 Eye Cream from 3 Lab--is it worth it?
It's lower on the payscale than the 1.7 oz. Chanel Sublimage, which if you recall retails for $350, but 3Lab WW Eye Cream is $250 and it's...
Clothing that treats acne
Clothing that treats acne
In a recent post, I wrote about new SunSoul Healthy Skin Systems' clothing with technology that captures the sun's rays and converts it into...
AHA Treatment Pads from the newly-launched AB Skincare
AHA Treatment Pads from the newly-launched AB Skincare
I have been a huge fan of glycolic acid ever since it made headlines back in the late 80's - early 90's in the mass skin care market. And not...
Worth It: BareSkin by Dr. Bollman
Worth It: BareSkin by Dr. Bollman
I ranted about it when I opened the box and found the number of bottles I would have to experiment with to try this system adequately. Then I...
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Discoloration reviews - recent posts

Discoloration treatments w/ reviews: Juvederm, Laser Genesis, Fraxel Laser, Blue peel, Fraxel Repair
Juvederm: Juvederm lip lumps post-injection read >
I had Juvederm injected into my lips. My top lip is naturally very thin and the sides (beyond the cupid's bow) are not really visible when my mouth is closed. I was going for a very subtle result -- make the sides of my top lip more visible when my mouth

Laser Genesis: Laser Genesis was pain free with great results read >
I decided to try Laser Genesis for my acne and discoloration from old acne lesions. I went in every couple of weeks and felt no discomfort at all. Every once in awhile it gets really warm, but the nurse just moved on to another area. I was told I would ne

Fraxel Laser: Incredible Results! No Pain! read >
What an incredible procedure.  I am a 67 year old man and was beginning to feel my age.  I had age spots and discoloration on my face.  I decided to have this procedure because I was told it would drasticly improve the texture of my face an

Blue peel: Blue Peel Burns the skin read >
I was told that this is supposed to be a mild treatment and it is going to remove my discolorations and skin spots. The nurse who SOLD me the creams ( you have to prepare for this for weeks) told me they are very mild. I used they creams very carefully a

Fraxel Repair: PAINFUL !!!!! read >
I had blotchy brown patches "the mask of pregnancy" on my face due to fluctuating hormone levels. The dermatologist recommended Fraxel. I was told that I would feel like a rubber band was being snapped on my face. I have a high pain threshold