Hyperpigmentation post CO2 laser. Is this likely to fade away?

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Hi all! I had a fractional co2 laser and punch excisions for acne scarring about 3 months ago. I’ve been left with hyperpigmentation. I started using ‘super fade’ HQ cream about two weeks ago, along with azelaic acid during the day. I Is this pigmentation likely to fade away? I wear SPF50+, a hat, sunglasses and I stay out of the sun wherever possible. Thank you!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly,; 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.​

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