Will This Go Away I’m A Black Woman That Got Laser Treatment ?

Posted on Sat, 23 May 2020

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Question : I’m a black k woman that got laser treatment. After the scabs fell off the skin under was much lighter than my actual skin tone. Will this go away?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually transient, will resolve in few weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
I can appreciate some depigmentation.
It is very commonly seen after laser therapy and is transient in most of the individuals.
It will take few weeks to resolve.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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