Does laser treatment cause more pigmentation after sun exposure?

Doctor's Answer

I can fully understand your worrying concerns on the increased pigmentations after your laser treatments.

From your brief description, one possible reason for your case could be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentations (PIH for short) after the laser treatment. PIH usually will fade but it may sometimes take several months or longer to do so, especially for the darker skin types.

Treatment modalities for PIH include topical lightening creams, chemical peels and pigmentation lasers, while sun protection measures are also equally as important.

So I would recommend you to first verify with your doctor what exactly are the increased pigmentations you are having, and the treatment options available for you.

Hope this helps!

Cheers!

Dr David Ng C H

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