After laser treatment to reduce thread veins on my cheeks and some brown age spots, I now have small brown marks on my cheeks and some of the age spots have turned a darker brown. Will this improve and fade away? I have used Aloe Vera Gel for a week and am now using my No. 7 moisturiser. Is this correct.
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Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Face -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneedling/PRP, Skin lightening, Aerolase
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Rosacea is
very complex and a tailored treatment program give the best results. This is
because there are many types of rosacea (telengtctatic or capillaries, flushing
and redness, acne like rosacea, ocular rosacea and even rhinophyma rosacea.)
To add to the
complexity, everyone has different...
There are many precipitors for melasma and pigmentation. I would start with the Melarase Brightening Kit with Melapads, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Replenish; followed by a combination of Covalent peels, Yag laser, and light fractional laser.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
Thank you for your question. Skin discoloration is a very prevalent problem in women over the age of twenty. It is also increasingly common in men with increased sun exposure.
Risk factors include thyroid disease, sun exposure, hormones, pregnancy, family history, PIH, and birth control. Me...
