Will these dark lines & worsened pigment from Pico laser go away? (Photo)

Question

Hello. I’ve struggled for years with hyperpigmentation from post acne scarring. I tried Pico laser for the first time back in late December of last year. I saw minor improvement but overall no side effects. The second session the test raised the wavelength and that was February 10th. A little over a month since then & almost 3 months since the first session, I have dark lines from where the laser was performed & my back looks worse. The clinic claims it will fade…what should I do?

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. You have waited long enough and any darkening post PicoSure will always fade. Picosure actually treats hyperpigmentation too. It is not permanent. I know it may be frustrating, but sometimes it gets worse before getting better. You are safe to return and get the treatment again with the softer settings . If you are afraid, you can get very gentle peels for your entire back to try to remove the hyperpigmentation marks. Peels may correct color but will not correct scars or texture, that's why PicoSure is so amazing in helping with both. It is very important to use the right setting and the right energy a number of pulses. PicoSure is simply a tool that needs to fall in the right hands for best results.
Hope this helps.Good luck.

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