I had laser skin resurfacing for acne in August, and I still have redness and hyperpigmentation. What is the best and quickest method to get rid of the hyperpigmentation?
Answer: Time is the best medicine Thank you for the excellent question. Changes of pigmentation following laser resurfacing is a rare complication, but can certainly be very disturbing to the patient. Fortunately, the changes of skin color usually return to normal without any treatment. There is no "best" or "quick" method. If anything, time is often the best medicine. However, Topical Hydroquinone, Retin A and Steroids can be used, but caution must be taken with these products. Occasionally, they can worsen the irregular pigmentation. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck.
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Answer: Time is the best medicine Thank you for the excellent question. Changes of pigmentation following laser resurfacing is a rare complication, but can certainly be very disturbing to the patient. Fortunately, the changes of skin color usually return to normal without any treatment. There is no "best" or "quick" method. If anything, time is often the best medicine. However, Topical Hydroquinone, Retin A and Steroids can be used, but caution must be taken with these products. Occasionally, they can worsen the irregular pigmentation. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck.
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Answer: This can be treated by doing a Melapeel for pigmentation and Vbeam for redness. Combine with Melarase creams as well. Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types.
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Answer: This can be treated by doing a Melapeel for pigmentation and Vbeam for redness. Combine with Melarase creams as well. Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types.
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December 1, 2017
Answer: Tropical creams or hydroquinone can help lessen hyperpigmentation
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December 1, 2017
Answer: Tropical creams or hydroquinone can help lessen hyperpigmentation
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December 1, 2017
Answer: Redness and hyperpigmentation after laser resurfacing is common after treatment for acne scarring If your treatment is less than a month ago, then I would just wait for it to resolve. Sometimes resolution can be hastend by adding a topical retin a preparation once daily. Also, hydroquinone can help with transient hyperpigmentation and in conjunction with a low dose steroid can help it to resolve quicker. I would not start either of those regimens unless I was at least three weeks out from the resurfacing procedure.
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December 1, 2017
Answer: Redness and hyperpigmentation after laser resurfacing is common after treatment for acne scarring If your treatment is less than a month ago, then I would just wait for it to resolve. Sometimes resolution can be hastend by adding a topical retin a preparation once daily. Also, hydroquinone can help with transient hyperpigmentation and in conjunction with a low dose steroid can help it to resolve quicker. I would not start either of those regimens unless I was at least three weeks out from the resurfacing procedure.
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