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We usually recommend pregnant women to avoid any type of brightening treatment until after birth & in certain instances until after nursing. In the mean time you should still wear your sunscreen and maybe add a vitamin C serum to your routine. I recommend you see a dermatologist in your area for alternatives for you during pregnancy.
Thank you for your question! Any time you are pregnant you should discuss all oral and topical medications with your OB/GYN. It is just the best way to go about it. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care." Best of luck!
At our medspa in Tucson, AZ, glutathione is given as an infusion as it is more effective than intramuscular. The typical cost is at least 100 dollars based on your dosage requirement. The upper end of cost is $250 for max dose, 600mg infusion.
Thank you for your question! Glutathione is a well known antioxidant in the body .This is also widely used in asian countries for skin lightening. Glutathione oral products are not well absorbed from the intestine and had to be metabolized to to another molecule before this is taken up by the b...
Treatment of dark discoloration should include some light fractional laser, covalent chemical peels, and topical therapy with a skin brightener. In our office, we combine these modalities with Rapid Exfoliation Protocols to lighten the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
Thank you for your question. Pico Genesis Laser works by targeting the excess melanin in your skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives our skin colour, but when it occurs in high concentrations it can result in undesirable brown spots and uneven skin tone. During the Pico Genesis...
Thank you for your question. It sounds like you might have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). We have been very successful using the PicoSure laser with the FOCUS and / or Flat Lenses eliminating hyperpigmentation with a series of treatments. FOCUS lens treatments have the extra ben...
Great question and thank you for providing photos! I would recommend a series of chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Exfoliating the skin will lift the pigmentation but it will take time. Of course use SPF daily and you will want to be reapplying SPF if you plan on being exposed to the sun for...
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