Dark pigmentation on shoulder removal? (photo)

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Can I get this dark pigmentation removed (even part of it) or camouflaged anyhow? It affects my confidence daily

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Alejandro Mora, MD · Answer

Depending on the type of pigment, whether it is in your epidermis vs dermis, there are different types of lasers which can help with that type of pigment. You can also try topicals such as Hydroxyquinone medications that also help with skin lightening.

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