How can I address hypopigmentation spots after Q-switch laser treatments? (photo)

Thank you for your question. Many patients have asked me this same question. Prominent and enlarged pores are a challenging problem to treat - they require a combination of various treatments like chemical peels, lasers and clinical facials. In addition, multiple sessions are required to achieve the desired result and also for maintenance of the result. Chemical peels can make your pores less noticeable, but they cannot reduce pore size. In my experience, i find that Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) peels are the peels of choice for prominent pores.

Sorry to hear you are struggling with troublesome post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which often appears as brown marks on the skin after an initial injury/pimple/inflammation on the skin. It is very common in Asians due to the higher melanin content in our skin. which gets released after any inflammation to the area. How long it takes to fade can depend on what caused it in the first place, and the location of the pigmentation. The face will often fade faster than the body, which will fade faster than your legs. Your treatment options are: 1.