Upper lip discolouration after laser hair removal, is it melasma or PIH?

December 7, 2015
Asked By:mandybains in London, GB

Doctor says it's melasma since i already have on the cheeks.But, can you be sure? darkening is in the same pattern as laser was applied.. so, good chance it can be PIH too? it may disappear with lightening treatment and never return unlike melasma? what do you suggest from your experience?

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December 12, 2015

Answer: Discoloration after Laser Hair removal

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 12, 2015

Answer: Discoloration after Laser Hair removal

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 9, 2015

Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Face -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening, Aerolase

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December 9, 2015

Answer: Hyperpigmentation On Face -- Clear + Brilliant/Viva, Microneelding/PRP, Skin lightening, Aerolase

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December 8, 2015

Answer: Hyperpigmentation after laser

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December 8, 2015

Answer: Hyperpigmentation after laser

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December 8, 2015

Answer: Darkening

December 8, 2015

Answer: Darkening