Treatment for hyperpigmentation spots on dark skin after electrolysis? (Photo)

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I am hoping you could provide me with a number of options regarding my post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. My skin is dark brown (Indian) and after electrolysis (the blend method), I got these dark brown post inflammatory hyperpigmentation spots. I really hate them and it makes me sad to look at them. Is there anything I can do to remove or fade them? My electrologist has said they might never fade. The PIH spots have been on my skin for 3+ months. I use sunscreen daily.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly,; lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase or Laser Genesis; radiofrequency like Venus Viva; and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimonthly facials with SilkPeel DermalInfusion are essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement. Hypopigmentation will need more of an evaluation and possibly additional lasers to get improvement. I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Treatment for hyperpigmentation spots on dark skin after electrolysis? (Photo)

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