We are aware of the following clinical treatments as far as skin whitening is concerned:

• Chemical peel (Rs. 1,800-10,000):
  • Aim: a solution holding alpha-hydroxy acid will be applied to your skin, which will peel the damaged upper layers of your skin and combat the melanin build-up, to expose healthy tissue beneath.
  • Common side effects include:
    • Redness & stinging.
    • Increased sensitivity to sun.
    • Scabbing and swelling.
  • Whereas the risks are:
    • Permanent scarring.
    • Pigmentation.
    • Damage to Heart, kidney, or liver.
       
• Laser toning (Rs. 4,000-10,000):
  • Aims: This method will make use of an intense light beam to reduce melanin content in your skin. It will make your skin healthier and brighter than before and will help you overcome tanning and dark spots as well.
  • Common side effects include: Pain, discomfort, and stinging sensation.
  • Whereas the risks are: Pigmentation, scarring, and blistering.
     
• Skin lightening Injections (Rs. 6,000-40,000):
  • Aim: Can detoxify the body, protect your skin from the harmful UV rays and improve your skin tone. It will utilize a dosage of glutathione, which can detoxify the body and serve as a barrier against harmful UV rays too.
  • Risks:
    • Kidney damage &/or blood poisoning
    • Nausea, breathing issues &/or chest pain
    • Rashes, allergic reactions, or hives.
    • Stomach infections &/or eye disorders.
    • Hair loss &/or hair Whitening.
    • Weight gain
    • Numbness
    • Postscript: Severity of symptoms can be reduced by supplying proper dosage.
       
• Skin lightening products (Rs. 200-2,000): This option will provide you with a wide range of creams that have bleaching properties. These are good for instant gratification but may not deliver long-lasting results.
   
• Note:
  • The actual cost may exceed the given range depending on - location/infrastructure of clinic, severity of concern, target area, thickness of skin, number of sessions, experience of clinician, and other value-added services provided by the clinic.
  • Except genitals or region surrounding eyes, you should be able to get these treatments done for other body parts, but please discuss this with the doctor as it could be highly specific.

 

You may have to approach a highly experienced dermatologist to avail above-mentioned treatments, you can refer to our page to get more information - Dermatologists.

 

Discuss these things with your doctor at length:

• Your history of diseases & family history.
• Your supplements & lifestyle.
• The procedure of any treatment in-depth.
• Common side effects & risks.
• Compensation &/or correction course.

Let us know if you have city-specific requirements for finding doctors, and drop us a message if you have any other doubt, take care!

Samruddhi Bhartiya

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