What safe facial would you suggest for darker pigmented skin around my mouth and nose?

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darker pigmented skin around my mouth and nose. A while back I used to get facials until one day my dermatologist tried an “acidic facial mask” without telling me. It left me with scars and ever since then I’ve noticed the darker pigmentation. I’m not sure if that’s the exact cause but what safe facials would you suggest? I’m scared of invasive treatments because of my previous experience. Sensitive skin,I am currently using vit. E&tamarind oil.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like Cosmelan; 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.

Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

A good place to start is with a good skin care regimen that includes a topical depigment agent, antioxidant protection, and daily sunscreen.  This regimen should include or more skin care products that contain a tyrosinase inhibitor that will slow down melanin production result in lighter skin.  Tyrosinase inhibitors include hydroquinone, bearberry extract, azelaic acid, Kojic acid and Vitamin C.\
  
For a facial treatment, the HydraFacial is great choice as it is gentle and won’t irritate the skin, but it is effective in infusing products into the skin during treatment and enhancing home product penetration for days after the treatment.
  
HydraFacial combines 4 separate skin rejuvenation procedures in one using a patented Vortex- Fusion technology to infuse vital nutrients and antioxidants into your skin tailored to your skin speciﬁc needs.  It can be used on all skin types, even the most sensitive.  The HydraFacial skin brightening treatment features the Britenol vortex booster which will help brighten and balance skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation or darkness. The Britenol booster contains Vitamin C, Arbutin, and Bearberry Extract - all tyrosinase inhibitors that help lighten and brighten skin and suppress melanin production.

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