I am experiencing hypopigmentation after receiving Ultherapy with lidocaine injections. Any suggestions? (photo)

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It has been a few months and is not improving. Dr. says to keep waiting... IS there any treatment for this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have found that fractional lasers do best to improve skin complexion, along with microneedling/PRP. I suggest you see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS · Answer

I have never seen Ultherapy do this, so the hypopigmentationis likely due to a lidocaine allergy.  It is unclear whether pigment will ever return to normal.  That is why I don't recommend the use of local anesthesia when doing Ultherapy.  A narcotic pain pill is all you really need to control the treatment pain and there is no pain whatsoever after the Ultherapy treatment.  Hope this helps and Best of Luck!

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