What treatments are available to permanently whiten skin?

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I have been trying unsuccessfully to lighten my natural skin tone. I am interested in laser treatments that will permanently lighten/whiten my skin. What options are available? Thank you!

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are other options to lighten skin tone including lasers, bleaching creams, and chemical peels. You should have a consultation with a board certified dermatologist to discuss which option is best for you. You have to consider though that no matter which treatment you decide to do that it will not produce a permanent result and that sun avoidance as well as the use of sunscreen (SPF 30 with zinc oxide) is required.  I hope this helps

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Hello Jennifer,
Skin whitening injections, also called glutathione injections is an option for those who seek to permanent whiten their skin. This treatment is designed to give a person fairer skin one in a few sessions.
  
Best of luck 
  
Dr Milan Doshi 
  
Mumbai

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

We offer a variety of treatments
to lighten your skin from our retinol & chemical peels, as
well as our stronger peels such as the Luma peel which is
also excellent for skin brightening. Few treatments are usually
necessary for optimal results. Price varies depending on the patient. We also
have our very own compounded skin lightening cream available which works to brighten and lighten the skin for a nice glow. There are also lasers available which can actually brighten and lighten areas of the skin as well, depending on your skin type.

Sachit Shah, MD · Answer

1. Sun protection is very important on a daily basis
2. Use of lightening creams in small areas 
3. Chemical peels 
4. Occasionally we use lasers as well. 
5. I find that it is not a permanent solution for everyone and that ongoing treatments have to be done. 
Best Wishes

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

If you are interested in certain areas of the body to permanently lighten the skin you are best to utilize bleaching creams and chemical peels.  I often combine different specially compounded bleaching creams from my office with different serums to have the best cosmetic results.  Cosmelan is also extremely effective for lightening the skin, especially with Melasma. Chemical peels hasten the skin lightening results.  Patients ask me about glutathione but it is not FDA approved and not safe to use.  Lasers such as Fraxel and Clear and Brilliant can be used at times depending on the skin type and the area of lightening desired.  Please consult an expert in skin lightning for the best cosmetic results.  Best, Dr. Green

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