My knees are inward angles, how can I fix this & skin pigmentation? (Photo)

Question

1. there a procedure for my knees that are angled inwards? 2. Where can I go to correct skin pigmentation?

Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD · Answer

If your knees angle inward, that’s usually structural and not something cosmetic treatments can change. An orthopedic specialist would be the right person to evaluate that.

For pigmentation, a board-certified dermatologist can assess the cause and recommend options like topical treatments, peels, or pigment-focused lasers depending on your skin type.

Felipe Amaya, MD · Answer

Good morning, I hope you are well. We do not have a treatment for what you mentioned. In this case, for the issue with your knees, it's best that you consult with an orthopedic specialist

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Exquisite317469,
if you have issues with your knees, you need to get an orthopedic surgeon examination. Skin issues can be improved with laser treatment. If you are considering treatment, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello Exquisite317469! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. In order to correct skin pigmentation, I highly recommend trying the PIQo laser. This is an amazing laser treatment that uses minimal heat and targets brown spots, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, as well as, rejuvenates the skin. I would definitely recommend to try this in order to target correction of skin pigmentation. In regards to concerns about your knees, I recommend consulting with an orthopedic specialist. I hope this helps!

Andreas Ioannides, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the photo, the inward angulation of your knees may be related to your bone structure, joint alignment, or lower limb anatomy rather than a cosmetic soft-tissue issue. A proper orthopedic evaluation would be necessary to determine whether any corrective treatment is indicated.

Regarding the skin pigmentation around the knees, this is a common concern and may be caused by friction, genetics, previous inflammation, or skin thickening. Depending on the underlying cause, treatments such as medical-grade skincare, chemical peels, laser treatments, or other pigmentation therapies may help improve the appearance.

I would recommend an in-person consultation with both an orthopedic specialist for the knee alignment and a dermatologist or aesthetic physician for the pigmentation concerns to determine the most appropriate treatment options.

Dr. Andreas Ioannides
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Bryan C. McIntosh, MD · Answer

If you're concerned about your knees appearing rotated inward, the correction may simply be to rotate your feet outward or it could be more of a surgical correction that would likely be more invasive than needed unless your gait is impaired. This is probably a good question for an orthopedic surgeon to answer. The dark pigmentation could be improved using chemical peels such as TCA and topical skin brightening agents including retinol.

Tony L. Weaver, DO · Answer

Inward angling of the knees is usually related to bone alignment, joint structure, or muscle mechanics, so I would start with an orthopedic evaluation rather than a cosmetic procedure. Skin pigmentation can often be improved with sun protection, topical lightening agents, chemical peels, lasers, or microneedling depending on the cause and skin type. An in-person evaluation is important to determine whether this is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, friction-related darkening, or another pigment condition.

Arthur G. Handal, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
As far as the angle of your knees you would have to see an orthopedic surgeon.
In regards to skin pigmentation, we offer Lumecca IPL. Lumecca IPL targets
Pigmentation Issues: It can treat sunspots, age spots, freckles, and other types of hyperpigmentation by targeting the melanin in the skin.Vascular Lesions: It can reduce the appearance of spider veins, broken blood vessels, and other vascular irregularities.Skin Rejuvenation: Lumecca IPL can stimulate collagen production and improve overall skin texture, tone, and tightness.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

I recommend you to see your local dermatologist, we can easily correct the skin hyperpigmentation with a combination of agents such as retinoids, AHA, BHA, and laser such as SmartPICO. You do need an in person consultation to verify if your hyperpigmentation was formed because of constant friction, or if there is a deeper problem to solve such as a metabolic problem. Remember that the skin is a reflection of your inner health.

My knees are inward angles, how can I fix this & skin pigmentation? (Photo)

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