My inner thighs are very dark! Can I get my natural color back with a chemical peel down there? (Photo)

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I am an African American woman. From 2012-1017 I received laser hair removal. My inner thighs are very dark. I want my natural color back.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Florida,Great question.Some skin types are more prone to hyper or hypo pigmentations after procedures that cause trauma to the skin.Light chemical peels, and microneedling with prp treatments may be of benefit.Protect your skin daily with spf 30+ to prevent sun damage hyperpigmentation.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

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