Correction of hyperpigmentations for favorable long-term results

Kruglik E.V.; Kruglik S.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202204177

Kruglik E.V.

VIP-Clinic Moscow

Kruglik S.V.

Institute of Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology

Correction of hyperpigmentations for favorable long-term results

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Kruglik E.V., Kruglik S.V.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2022;(4): 77‑83

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia202204177

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Kruglik EV, Kruglik SV. Correction of hyperpigmentations for favorable long-term results. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2022;(4):77‑83. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202204177

Подписка 2026 Пластическая хирургия и эстетическая медицина (Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine)

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Abstract:

Hyperpigmentation is a common cosmetic problem that most often occurs in middle-aged women. Laser therapy is one of the most effective and sophisticatedly studied methods for correction of hyperpigmentation. Unique properties of laser exposure result specific side effects and long-term rehabilitation after procedure. To minimize these adverse events and duration of rehabilitation period, we developed a three-stage hyperpigmentation correction protocol. The last one includes intradermal injections of hyaluronic acid and trehalose, treatment with picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser with diffractive lens and post-procedure care with serum containing tocopheryl acetate and disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, biomimetic cream and SPF 50+ sunscreen. The developed protocol was highly effective for the treatment of pigmented spots without severe side effects.

Keywords:

hyperpigmentation

pigmentation

laser therapy

picosecond laser

trehalose

hyaluronic acid

Authors:

Kruglik E.V.

VIP-Clinic Moscow

Kruglik S.V.

Institute of Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology

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07.07.2022

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16.09.2022

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