How can I brighten my skin back to its original color? (Photo)

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Ive always been brown skinned, but a few months ago my skin began to get darker from the neck up, and now it’s tone is completely different from the color of my hands and rest of my body. How can i get my original skin color back?

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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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Optimistic921241,
First, you should be protecting your skin from the sun daily with an SPF of 35 or higher. Secondly, adding an antioxidant to your skin care routine will help brighten the overall tone of your skin. Our office recommends a medical grade serum like Obagi Pro C 15%. Lastly, a chemical peel to slough off dead skin to reveal brighter skin underneath can also help improve your skin's radiance. Make sure you seek out an experienced provider. We hope this information is useful and wish you the very best of luck in achieving your skin care goals!

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