Hyperpigmentation Q & A

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Puffy and hyperpigmented under eye area post-fat transfer

I had hollowness in my lower eyes from a Blepharoplasty that was done 1 1/2 yr ago. I went to a few doctors in NYC who said putting fat back in the lower eyes it that easy, and fat grafting the eyes may look lumpy. So I started looking for...
Asked by babyjoe | 8 days ago | 1 Answer

Scar hyperpigmentation post-Tummy Tuck

Ten weeks ago I had a full Tummy Tuck, and 4 weeks after, I had a small correction of hematoma that didn't heal and the skin was peeled off. Around this correction, hyperpigmentation started, and now it looks really ugly. Is it normal to get...
Asked by Ariela | 15 days ago | 9 Answers

25% TCA Peel vs 35%?

Is a TCA 25% peel considered a light to medium depth peel? I have light skin with some pigmentaion due to sun exposure and the 25% TCA Peel I had last week did almost nothing in removing the pigmentation, other then causing my skin to gently...
Asked by dusty100 | 13 days ago | 2 Answers

Is 1540 Fractional Laser suitable for Asian skin?

I am 28,  Asian, with skin type IV/V, and no wrinkles yet. However, I have fine lines under my eyes and some hyper-pigmentation mark (from acne) on my cheeks. I went to a med spa and was suggested to have 1540 Fractional Laser. I heard...
Asked by k139 | 18 days ago | 1 Answer

Does Microdermabrasion remove pigmentation marks on black skin?

I am fairly light skinned but i have developed some black marks below and on the sides of my eyes, the marks are very symetrical i.e they are exactly in the same places on both sides of my face. When i look in the mirror they are all i see and...
Asked by Haz12 | 94 days ago | 1 Answer

Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair

I am 12 weeks post fraxel repair and still dealing with hyper-pigmentation issues that are slowly getting better. I recently got another opinion from another PS that is very experienced with CO2 lasers. I was there for another reason, so he...
Asked by crb101169 | 104 days ago | 4 Answers

Botched Chemical Peel Job?

I had two chemical peels: first was 20% AHA peel + microdermabrasion, which went well; the second one, done 2 months later, was 30% Glycolic peel + Microdermabrasion, which left me with burns on my cheeks. It's been a month now and while there...
Asked by beautyconscious | 37 days ago | 4 Answers

How can I get rid of age spots?

I am guilty of not using proper skin protection from the sun..ok, i actually tanned every day of my 20s and 30s!!! So now I need to know what to do about age spots on my face.  Also seeing age spots on hands and maybe even my legs. ...
Asked by Tia, Tampa, Florida | 1 year ago | 12 Answers

How long before Chemical Peel scars/hyperpigmentation clears?

I have brown patches and hyperpigmentation from Chemical Peels. If these can still be corrected, how long will it take for them to be cleared or completely...
Asked by beautyconscious | 35 days ago | 3 Answers

Deep FX Disaster Treatment?

I have been badly scarred by Deep FX treatment. The doctor who performed the treatment used an energy level of 50 (Lumenis recommends keeping the energy under 20!), which resulted in deep wounds that are still healing after 5 weeks. There are...
Asked by deepfx injury | 34 days ago | 1 Answer

How long does it take for IPL hyperpigmentation to peel off?

I had a photofacial/IPL procedure done 4 days ago. I expected that my hyperpigmented blotches would be peeling off by now, but they still haven't. How long does it normally...
Asked by Kimorama | 49 days ago | 6 Answers

Demarcation lines after two laser treatments

I am a 42-year-old Asian woman. I had full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) 16 days ago. The day of the procedure, I had a lot of bleeding all over my face and could see very...
Asked by hong | 43 days ago | 3 Answers


Is Fraxel Repair for recovering cancer patients?

I am scheduled for Fraxel Repair in 2 and 1/2 weeks for fine lines around my eyes, pigmentation spots, and some minor acne scarring on my chin. I am a recovering breast cancer patient, and I also do not want to experience a lot of pain...
Asked by Barbara 1066 | 70 days ago | 1 Answer

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