Can I Use Active FX or Fraxel:repair on the Dorsal Surface of my Foot to Remove Hyperpigmentation?

December 28, 2011
Asked By:adam128 in Alberta, AB

I already got my feet diagnosed by a dermatologist and he said it is hyperpigmentation. He cannot explain why I have it though. He says lasers could make it worse, but I am willing to chance it anyway because they already look horrible. He said if i wanted to find out if the hyperpigmentation is linked to something harmful, he could biopsy it, but still he wouldn't have a proper solution for the hyperpigmentation. So can these lasers help me in this case? Has any doc seen a case like this?

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July 21, 2017

Answer: How to Remove Foot Hyperpigmentation

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: How to Remove Foot Hyperpigmentation

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2011

Answer: Best treatment for hyperpigmentation of feet?

Frank Agullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2011

Answer: Best treatment for hyperpigmentation of feet?

Frank Agullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 2, 2012

Answer: I would not recommend using the ablative Fraxel Repair or Active FX Lasers on this type of pigmentation.

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January 2, 2012

Answer: I would not recommend using the ablative Fraxel Repair or Active FX Lasers on this type of pigmentation.

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