It's very superficial but it bothers me a lot, it seems like it even randomly gets darker. It's mainly annoying because my skin is otherwise nice then there's this random grayish "shadow " on my upper lip. Someone said dermaplaning can get rid of it perhaps with chemical peel but I want to know for sure
October 17, 2016
Answer: Dermaplaning for hyperpigmentation of the upper lip. Hello and thank you for your question. I would not recommend dermaplaning or medical manual dermabrasion for this problem; I would feel that the risks of excess underpigmentation as well as exacerbation of the pigmentation would be significant even with a regimen of skin priming prior to treatment. I would feel that you would be better of with topical agents and I think it would be important that you approach this problem gently and gradually so as to again not create an over reaction to any treatment. There are powerful agents such as Triluma or Pigmanorm but I would start off with gentler treatments containing kojic acid or azelaic acid; some second generation 'cosmeceutical' agents are available to lighten skin - I would suggest that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist. I hope that you found this information helpful. my very best wishes
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October 17, 2016
Answer: Dermaplaning for hyperpigmentation of the upper lip. Hello and thank you for your question. I would not recommend dermaplaning or medical manual dermabrasion for this problem; I would feel that the risks of excess underpigmentation as well as exacerbation of the pigmentation would be significant even with a regimen of skin priming prior to treatment. I would feel that you would be better of with topical agents and I think it would be important that you approach this problem gently and gradually so as to again not create an over reaction to any treatment. There are powerful agents such as Triluma or Pigmanorm but I would start off with gentler treatments containing kojic acid or azelaic acid; some second generation 'cosmeceutical' agents are available to lighten skin - I would suggest that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist. I hope that you found this information helpful. my very best wishes
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