Q-switched Nd:Yag or Picosecond laser for treatment of dermal PIH? (photos)

January 1, 2018
Asked By:urlm in New York, New York, USA

I've had PIH under my right eye for almost 2 years now. It's responding poorly to topical bleaching so I'm considering laser to get rid of it, but my derm only has the Q-switched laser. Are there really any advantages of the Q-switched laser over a picosecond laser for treatment of dermal hyperpigmentation? Or is the Q-switched just outdated in this field? From what I find the ps-laser just seems superior. Don't want to risk my results/face with old technology.

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January 14, 2018

Answer: Treating Hyperpigmentation, PIH, and discoloration with lasers and Melarase creams

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 14, 2018

Answer: Treating Hyperpigmentation, PIH, and discoloration with lasers and Melarase creams

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 9, 2018

Answer: How to Remove Dark Area Under Eyes?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 9, 2018

Answer: How to Remove Dark Area Under Eyes?

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 4, 2018

Answer: Improving PIH--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 4, 2018

Answer: Improving PIH--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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