Picosure Laser for Pih?

February 23, 2013
Asked By:dpar115

Hi, I have type IV-V skin with hyperpigmentation. I have tried using low fluence q switch nd yag laser treatments to remove the epidermal and dermal pigment with no improvement. Do you think the new picosecond lasers will be better at treating post inflammatory pih and melasma?

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May 23, 2013

Answer: PicoSure Laser for Hyperpigmentation

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May 23, 2013

Answer: PicoSure Laser for Hyperpigmentation

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October 21, 2014

Answer: Picosure and Pigmentation

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Answer: Picosure and Pigmentation

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August 12, 2013

Answer: Pigmentation is so frustrating

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Answer: Pigmentation is so frustrating