How do I get rid of the hyperpigmentation scar on my back from Tattoo Removal? (photo)

You very well may benefit from one of the specialized topical scar creams I formulate for my patients. Keep reading...Not infrequently potential patients avoid surgery because fear of an unsightly scar. To remedy this, I now utilize and formulate compounded topical creams to treat, relieve and minimize scars for each of my patients:• new scars• old scars• surgical scars• keloid scars• stretch marks• hypertrophic scars• hyperpigmented (dark) scars• various acne scars, burn scars and more...These scar removal creams contain prescription strength medications each individually known to reduce and/or reverse the scarring process but never before compounded together into one high potency formulation. These medications are added to a base of anhydrous silicone (the most common ingredient in everyday topical scar therapy) and Pracaxi oil, found in the Amazon rainforest and known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Many health insurance plans actually cover the cost of the creams and they can be delivered directly to the patients door step. In other words, no need for multiple trips to the doctor for expensive and painful laser treatments, or wasted money on minimally effective over-the-counter topical scar therapy gels or silicone sheets that are unsightly and/or fail to stay on. Instead, with just two applications a day my patients now perform scar therapy in the comfort of their own home. Glad to help.

Our office specializes in scar revision procedures. Hyperpigmentation is readily addressed by application of Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams twice daily to the areas. The pigmentation will resolve with time. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Hi Eleesha.  The first option for your situation would be ABSOLUTE sun avoidance and high strength hydroquinone (6% - 8%).  If that does not work, we actually use the same type of laser as tattoo removal (q-switched) to get rid of the brown marks.  The treatments are very different as they have to be much gentler than tattoo removal to have a positive effect, but when done well, they can help fade the darkening if the bleaching products do not work.For examples of Orange County, CA before and after pictures for dark scar removal, click the link below.