What else is there to do? I've lost all hope. Birthmark removal hypopigmentation. (photo)

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So originally I had a cafe-au-lait birthmark, large, on my neck. Eventually I had enough and had laser treatment. However, the laser went to far and turned part of my skin completely white. I'm a light tan/white guy, not pure white, so it's actually whiter than my skin a short you can see in some areas. My last resort is a tatoo, until then I've covered it up with collar shirts my entire life. Horrible way to live. Help.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Hypopigmentation can be improved with a combination of lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

See a dermatologist, there are tricks we use to get back the pigmentation including micro needling with a prostaglandin analogue, plus phototherapy, Also melanocyte transfer with ReCell technology is possible. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

What else is there to do? I've lost all hope. Birthmark removal hypopigmentation. (photo)

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