I am a 26 year-old-girl of Asian origin. I went to a doctor for chemical peels to treat my acne. I started seeing significant difference and wasn't getting as much acne as before. The doctor then recommended laser resurfacing for the acne scars, so I had Erbium Laser Resurfacing done around November last year.
My skin peeled heavily. I was applying a lot of sun screen during the day. My face looked smoother in 4 weeks, but I started to notice some slight discoloration on both my cheeks, on my nose, and some bit on my forehead. Some are brown patches while others are pink. I am trying to cover it with makeup but it does look awfully bad without any makeup.
My doctor told me to apply Retin A and Hydroquinone every night. I have been doing this for over 2 weeks now. The patches look a little lighter but not so light that I can walk around without makeup. I am definitely not happy with the results of laser resurfacing. What can be done to make these discolorations fade? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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March 27, 2011
Answer: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser resurfacing
I would really stress staying out of the sun right after the procedure until the redness has faded to a very light pink color. After that - well your skin will be back to its normal state but remember the radiation effects of sunlight are cumulative. So, while sunlight won't...
The Sciton Joule laser platform allows for excellent improvement in skin texture with a Microlaser Peel. A peel of 30 - 40 microns (not mm) which you describe, should give you a significant improvement in fine lines of the facial skin and improved overall texture. There will be a 5-6...
Melasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest amount can stimulate your pigment cells to produce colour. The mainstay of treatment is...