Can linea nigra be removed through a microneedling/derma rolling procedure? (Photo)

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I’ve always had a linea nigra since I was a kid, even though I’m obviously not pregnant. It’s always bothered me and I’ve tried rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to lighten the skin but both don’t work. Will microneedling help reduce the appearance of the linea nigra permanently or am I stuck with this forever?

Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACS · Answer

Radiofrequency Microneedling is a great option for improving skin tone and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, unfortunately it will not eliminate the your linea nigra. Lightening creams may be helpful along with avoiding sun to prevent further darkening.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this can be improved but imprvoes best with peels and the proper skincare at home. start enlighten peel, vivatia, restosea 10x, and custom dose (see link).

this is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

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