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I have a dark genital area due to chaffing. can q-switch laser1064 nm wavelength) lighten it? how effective will it be?

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Dr. Rian Maercks answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Start w hydroquinone: I would recommend a 4-6 week course of hydroquinone before any energy modality other then bbl or ipl.

Answered 11/8/2012

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