Hi so my body is a camel colour and is quite light, but my face is a caramel colour and this makes me very insecure. When I wear dresses or skirts of shoulderless shirts there is always a 5-6 shade difference. Picking out makeup is also very hard when I get a colour to match my body I look ashy and if it matches my face people think I’m wearing the wrong colour. What could I use to lighten my skin so it matches my body?
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Thank you for your question. It sounds like you might have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). We have been very successful using the PicoSure laser with the FOCUS and / or Flat Lenses eliminating hyperpigmentation with a series of treatments. FOCUS lens treatments have the extra ben...
Great question and thank you for providing photos! I would recommend a series of chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Exfoliating the skin will lift the pigmentation but it will take time. Of course use SPF daily and you will want to be reapplying SPF if you plan on being exposed to the sun for...
Treatment of dark discoloration should include some light fractional
laser, covalent chemical peels, and topical therapy with a skin
brightener. In our office, we combine these modalities with Rapid
Exfoliation Protocols to lighten the skin.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
