I have a dark birthmark. Should I get laser resurfacing, or would it suffice to just use skin-lightening cream?
swantatahOct 9, 2017
I have a birthmark on the bottom of my buttocks.The birth mark is raised. It is near the crease, actually just below, and is unsightly. For this reason, I have deviated from a young age from wearing swimsuits. I am African-American with a darker skin tone, and am worried that if I use skin lightening cream, I might damage that part of my skin. Yet I am also worried about finding the right doctor w/ the right laser. Also, what type of laser would you suggest on darker, skin tones?
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