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Elmer L. Valin, M.D.
New Haven, CT
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Question: I'm 25 femle.I want to be fair[in skin].I want to reduce malenin in my body,by any chemical process,to get more fairer.I've tried out heomopathic medicines and succeeded to a little extent.Is this possible.how much will this cost?
Answer:Dear Kiran, This process is not suggested but the amount of melanin can be reduced by repeated deep chemical peels. For smaller area, bleaching creams using 4% hydroquinone and strong sunscreens can reduce the darkness of the skin.

Gregory Caputy, MD, Chief Surgeon
Honolulu, HI


Question: I am an african-american female in my 30s. I have noticed that there are many african-americans in show business who have much lighter skin tone than they did a few years ago. (Michael Jackson being the most noteable.) How is this skin lightening achieved with such dramatic results? Thank you for your time. It is greatly appreciated.
Answer:Dear Jae, It is usually achieved through the continued use of bleaching agents containing 4% or more hydroquinone. Usually for the facial areas, repeated chemical peels are used at a deep level which result in reduction of pigment.

Gregory Caputy, MD, Chief Surgeon
Honolulu, HI


Question: Is there any product that you recomend to use to prep the face before having it lazered? Also, following the surgery?
Answer:Dear Janet, Your physician should review this with you. I use a combination of a bleaching cream (containing hydroquinone) and Retin-A for two to three weeks prior to facial resurfacing and then, after a new top layer of skin has grown back, I use the bleaching cream again for as long as the skin is red. I use a special Silon face mask for the first 3 to 5 days after resurfacing to help the healing and essentially make the procedure painless.

Gregory Caputy, MD, Chief Surgeon
Honolulu, HI



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