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Hyperpigmentation Post Vbeam Laser? (photo)

worriedguy80May 10, 2013
So I had an aggressive vbeam laser treatment 6 weeks ago and I am left with brown hyperpigmentation that is very noticeable. Is this permanent or will this go away if I stay out of the sun and use "bleaching creams?" And what do you think the timeline is if it will go away? Thank you.

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Dr. Diane Chiu, MD
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Answered on Apr 25, 2016
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