Dear shelliewalker08,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thanks for writing,As many of my peers have said, the discolouration is staining from iron deposits in the skin, from damaged red blood cells, as well as stimulated sun tanning cells (melanin). Bleaching creams will help the pigment from melanin, but won’t help the pigment from iron. Time in association with bleaching creams seem to be your best options at this point. You could seek a second opinion from a dermatologist. Good Luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic SurgeonsMember: RealSelf Hall of Fame
