I have tried hydroquinone and am now trying Musely spot treatment. I'd rather use some type of laser. I don't care the price, I just want the fastest solution please! I will travel if necessary. I don't know what the cause but it might have been a reaction to self tanner?
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Answer: Recommend doing a combination of LaseMD and Melapeel with melarase creams to help reduce appearance of pigmentation.
CO2 Laser treatment is great for addressing wrinkles and fine lines, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, and skin laxity leading to tighter and more toned skin. It is usually advised to stop using retinol and similar products 2-4 weeks before treatment. It is also recommended to stop using...
Thank you for your question. It's important to address any concerns that arise after laser treatments, such as the persistent purple patch you've described. This can occur due to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), especially in areas like the abdomen where the skin may respond...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, hypopigmentation is difficult to treat and further treatments to the area of concern with a CO2 laser can risk additional...