How can I lighten this dark spot on my nose? It's about the size of a wedding ring (Photo)

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I got a nose piercing and i took it out and it left a dark mark.. And i looked on youtube which was probably not the best idea and i put toothpaste on it... And i would would rip the skin and then i left in alone and it became a dark spot but much bigger and... I really just want it to heal.... And match the skin color of my nose thank u hope to hear back

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Skin discoloration is a very prevalent problem in women over the age of twenty.  It is also increasingly common in men with increased sun exposure.  
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Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Los Angeles

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

Either nanosecond q switched laser or picosecond laser can lighten this area. The 1064 wavelength would be safe and effective .There is no downtime. The treat,ent may need to be pressed to get maximum improvement.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Give it time, it will fade. Make sure you use sunscreen as UV can darken the area. New lasers in the picosecond wavelength can help darken spots like these. Picosure using the FOCUS fractional less 6 mm, or older nano 1064 nm laser (Q switch). This is quite a basic treatment, but you will need 3-6 sessions a month apart. Most Board certified plastics or dermatologist can do this treatment in office. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia

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