I am very light skinned, Mexican...(not sure if this matters) but have really dark underarms, elbows, knees, and inner thighs (vaginal area). Anyways, I’ve spent thousands on over the counter creams but have absolutely no results. It’s embarrassing especially when wearing tank tops and shorts - not to mention if I want to be intimate. Please help. What do you recommend?
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Answer: Skin lightening protocols for the underarms
Thank you for your question.
Pico Genesis Laser works by targeting the excess melanin in your skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives our skin colour, but when it occurs in high concentrations it can result in undesirable brown spots and uneven skin tone.
During the Pico Genesis...
Thank you for your question. It sounds like you might have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). We have been very successful using the PicoSure laser with the FOCUS and / or Flat Lenses eliminating hyperpigmentation with a series of treatments. FOCUS lens treatments have the extra ben...
Great question and thank you for providing photos! I would recommend a series of chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Exfoliating the skin will lift the pigmentation but it will take time. Of course use SPF daily and you will want to be reapplying SPF if you plan on being exposed to the sun for...