I have gotten several Fractional Resurfacing Treatments (Matrix RF). After six weeks, I still have areas of my face that appear lighter than the rest of my face and body. It appears as if there is a reduced amount of pigment in those areas. The areas also turn red more easily than the rest of my skin. Will I regain my natural skin color? I have NO interest in any form of bleaching such as hydroquinone, as my skin is naturally brown. I simply want to get my melanin/pigment back in those areas.
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December 23, 2017
Answer: Hypopigmentation following laser skin resurfacing on black skin
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
All good, no need to worry about piercings. I do however remove them if laser was used due to the reflectance and the obstruction of the cooling spray. Rosacea is very complex and a tailored treatment program give the best results. This is because there are many types of rosacea (telengtctatic ...
This appears to be a vitiligo patch which can be challenging to treat. There is no simple way to "remove it." In my experience, excimer laser can be helpful for facial lesions but other areas of the body can be quite challenging. I would recommend consulting with an experienced...