How to get rid of dark spots and in grown hairs on lower stomach from years of shaving/plucking? (Photo)

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When I was about 12 I started to shave the hairs on my lower stomach and when they grew back I was dumb and plucked them, which became a terrible habit and has left me with a very unsightly stomach. I'm desperate to no longer have these hideous dark marks.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would start with Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser and laser hair removal.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nochu123,based on your description, it would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for an in person examination. This way, your surgeon can assess your dark spots properly and determine the best course of action to address and resolve your concernsDaniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. It will take a series of treatments. Dark spots can be improved with a combination of lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and posting a picture.  First, you should consider a series of LHR treatments to stop additional hair from growing.  The dark spot look like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  You would need a comprehensive medical consultation to determine what treatment would be best for your skin type.  PicoSure FOCUS is safe for all skin types.  We have seen dramatic improvement in hyperpigmentation with our patients.  This laser does not open the skin barrier.  You may experience redness for 0 to 4 hours.BACKGROUND:  The PicoFOCUS gently delivers bursts of energy deep in the dermis without causing harm to the overlaying skin.  The pulses work to break up pigment and stimulates new collagen and elastin production.  Your body’s own healing process sweeps away older, damaged tissue and ramps up skin turnover.  Some pigment will actually travel to the surface making it initially appear darker.  We normally recommend a series of 4 treatments; 1 every 4 weeks.  Do not be concerned if your pigment goes away and then comes back within days to weeks; pigment is usually multiple layers deep and clears layer by layer.

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