Holistic Plastic Surgeon: How to Treat Hyperpigmentation Holistically! 

I managed to remove age spots at home with IPL, dermaplaning, Vitamin C & Alpha Arbutin, Retinol, SPF 50. I hit them hard from all angles. It has taken 6 months but I did it ❤

I started using vitamin c daily on my face, just because it feels good. I noticed after about a year or so all my hyperpigmentation was gone :)

It's not just the sun. I believe, it's health... Food, gut health, etc...

Dr. Youn, your skin is beautiful!

I had a pico laser treatment in Thailand and it's the only thing that has worked for me. It didn't get rid of the sun spots, but it lightened them enough that they are easier to hide with make up. Will get a couple more treatments when I'm back there in a few months. It costs five times as much in Canada!

Excellent video! I'm a veteran teacher and you seamlessly broke down all the info for everyone to understand. Love your genuine demeanor. I'm a fan!

the best thing i ever did was starting to use sunscreen every single day + actually taking precautions from the sun with UV blocking long sleeved clothes or just staying out of the sun in peak hours. those + alpha arbutin (in a niacin toner by good molecules) + tranexemic acid (discoloration serum by good mol.) are preventing AND fixing prior hyperpigmentation. kojic acid is also fantastic but you have to be consistent

This video would have been perfect if you had had shown photos while you explain every case 😊

I went to my dermatologist and gave me ViDerm and it’s done amazing! 🤩 now I’m on vitamin C, retinol, Korean Snail serum, bukochoi as you suggested.

I was told that my zillion lentignes are secondary to my lifelong B12 deficiency. Correcting the B12 problem (after I wound up in the ER with neurological symptoms) and laser has improved it greatly.

I started applying castor oil all over my face at night, and it has really lightened my age spots! And it's just been a couple weeks! Can't wait to see if they continue to lighten with more time!

I had malasma, dermatologist did a glycolic peel and the patch strpped off in one week. It was an emotional experience, my face is now clean..I struggled with this for years.

I've had some success over last 10 weeks with age spots on my face esp on nose with castor oil , I made a poltice type bandage over the oil on my nose each morning and night and rubbed some in face before sleep , amazing results really❤

I use his products and I noticed by using a razor to remove the peach fuzz from my face so my makeup sits on the skin and not on my peach fuzz, my age spots have faded because like the dr said, removing the upper layer of skin helps the age spot removing agent work by getting to the spot easier.

If you’re asian with olive skin stay away from IPL. My sister and I had great results with our first couple of treatments. Basically your dark spots get crispy and fall off like scabs but return after a few months. After our third treatments (they increase the intensity of your treatments), we noticed patches of dark spots appearing where there were none before. It’s been a couple of years and the new dark spots (patches) caused by IPL are still there. Surprisingly my original dark spots have faded, almost disappearing completely. I’ve been using various brightening serums but the key was adding a glycolic peel mask to my weekly routine.

Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I had hyperpigmentation show up really suddenly after starting a new antidepressant. I tried just about everything that I could find over the counter and the results were pretty limited. I was pleasantly surprised when I was finally able to get botox for chronic migraine and within a week the hyperpigmentation was basically gone (or at least like 90% gone). Definitely doesn't qualify as holistic, but I'm really happy with the resulting decrease in headaches and dark spots.

I've learned that doing too many kinds of exfoliating treatments on your face is never good for your delicated skin. It only makes your skin thinner and become more sensitive to UV light, especially for Asian olive skin

ASIANS- Be cautious and research if you’re thinking of getting IPL treatments I was happy with my first 2 treatments but then after my 3rd treatment some new spots showed up and some spots that were already there got darker. Maybe if I continued having treatments the spots might have eventually gotten lighter but that would take time and a lot of money. So I was left with my skin looking worse than before I had the IPLs! Fraxel laser treatment is another treatment I would pass on. Generally speaking Asians and other darker skinned people are more at risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser treatments. I wish I knew this before my treatments

I'm surprised you didn’t mention azelaic acid too. I've read the prescription strength can be very helpful for some.

I’m having my third of three light treatments at my med spa next week, I’ve been thrilled with the results in getting rid of age spots! I’ll maintain with topical vitamin C and tretinoin.

Yep. Surfed my whole life. My skin is a mess. We even used baby oil!!

You have the most beautiful looking skin! ❤

I started using lanolin (nipple cream) and my dark eye circles were reduced by 90% within 5 days. I am able to go make up free now. I used ALL of the hyperpigmentation treatments with no noticeable improvement. Lasers, hydroquinone, niacinimide, glycolic acid (laroche's - this seemed to do a little something), vitamin c, retinoid, and multiple eye creams. I was on a 6 month struggle bus trying to treat this. I ordered nipple cream for lips and decided to see if putting it on my dark eye circles and hyperpigmented smile lines would work. I woke up the next morning and had a 60% reduction. By the end of the week, I had a 90% reduction in the dark eye circles. The dark smile line is completely gone on 1 side of my face. I've had dark eye circles my entire life. I have baby pictures with dark eye circles!!! 😂😂😂 I have no idea why the nipple cream worked but praise be! Instant success.

Your skin is looking great doc, glowing

Hi I really love your channel, I’m 57 I’ve got pigmentation on my cheek bone it’s driving me mad. I’ve heard caster oil is great definitely going to try that.

Thank you for the summary and taking the confusion out of products.

I was battling with Melasma, I got rid of it by cutting sugar from the diet.

1. Use good skin brightening cream - Hydroquinone 2. Exfoliate 3. Use Vit C Serum & add Retinoid 4. Use moisturizer with sun screen OR 5. IPL OR BBL Treatment... no not that one!! 6. Watch the entire clip!😂

Thank you for your honesty in sharing your wisdom 🙏🏼 ❤😊

Omg he has amazing skin - wow

i'm asian with fairly light skin (singaporean). i recently tried pico laser in clinics. especially after the 2nd treatment, i can see the results very well and it is also highly effective on dark skin tone individuals. but it is quite costly.. full treatment is close to 5k sgd so im trying out facial products first, a long yet cheaper alternative

My dermatologist put me on a serum from the Skin Ceuticals brand. It contains another safe skin lightener called Ferulic Acid. Excellent product!! You can’t tell I ever had melasma! Seriously!!!

Hello I always enjoy your posts. I have read a few articles suggesting IPL makes Malasma worse and stimulates hyperpigmentation? I have a mixture of both presenting during perimenopause and now menopause . I was wondering if you would create a clip in the future targeting this and how to better transition your skin care during these changes 😊

Thank you, Dr. Youn, for another great educational video! I've been using your products and loved them! and thank you for giving out discounts from now and then so that I can afford it :)

My mother used to say, "When you get old, your skin sprouts weeds." Now I'm at that age and boy, she was right! It seems lately every day is a new surprise. As an adult, I've always avoided the sun, but like you mentioned, I was in the sun a lot as a child and it's showing. I'm light skinned but have a quarter-sized melasma right in the middle of my forehead which embarrasses me so much. I was thinking maybe a light colored tattoo would work if nothing else would, though I first have to win the lottery even for that. Thank you so much, Dr. Youn, for your very interesting information!

I recently purchased a Kenzzi with the hyperpigmentation attachment. I also just purchased your products today. I hope using them together will help with my hyperpigmentation.

I think i will trust your products better, than the ones at the stores. I have been trying to get rid of my melasma for a long time without results. I will try your products. Thank you so much for your information, Dr. Your products are affordable. I just look. Good price.

You are correct Dr. that would be my case. I literally lived at the beach and on a boat in my younger years and decades later is when I'm getting spots thank you so much for this video. I don't have many they are on my arms mainly and one of my forehead.

Dr Y…what’s your recommendation for Melasma treatment?

So long story short doctor gave us the reasons for all the skin ailments but no particular treatments. I came to this video hoping for some treatments for my melasma on my cheek bones

My aunt had dark hyperpigmentation in her 60's and she didn't do anything...it magically disappear when she's 72. She said it is kinda weird that it went away on its own.

Thank you so much Dr...so honestly and with lots of effort you gave smallest details of problem as well as treatment..God bless you

I’m 56 next month. I have melasma everywhere on my face and I am pacific island but have fair skin but now looks patchy and it’s annoying. No foundation can hide it. They say it’s hereditary but this is untrue. My mum and sister don’t have any malasma, not even the tiniest spot! I’m so desperate to get rid of it.

Just learn that I have melasma not age spots… good information!

I have melasma on my forehead and across my nose and cheeks from pregnancy that has darkened due to minor sun exposure in day to day life.

7:45 the results what to use

Thank you for this video! It is very helpful and I appreciate it!

I use kojic acid bar soap for washing my face, and apply moisturizer with 5% niacinamide & vit C in it after. Wear lots of sunscreen everyday. It works amazingly. Wear clay mask or retinol before bed once-twice a week, less acne. And avoid sugar as much as I can.

I was on a glycolic acid cleanser made by m.d. forte. It was discontinued. So now that I'm 49 years old, I'm getting a prescription for Retin-A or Retin-A Micro. It's really the only thing that works with my skin type. I have hyperpigmentation on my cheeks.

Thank You, great video. What about home IPL devices?

I am asian,i regularly use hydroquinone and it really works for me..i am 50yrs old but i look younger than my age..great to watch your you tube again..thanks for sharing your beauty/skin regimen..all your tips works for me..

I have pigmentation on my face but it only looks hideous when my face gets too tanned oe a bit sunburnt. So i make sure to try keep my face out the sun as much as possible and that had been quite effective so far (i work outdoors in a warm climate. So its lots of sunblock and hats and trying to get out the midday sun). Thanks for the great vids

I heard that castor oil is good for melasma and age spots when combined with baking soda. I also heard that red light therapy is amazing for skin conditions

I started to get melasma in my early 30s after being prescribed anti depressants. It’s improved in my 40s but never really went away.

He forgot to mention an important thing which is on top of using creams or other treatments to brighten your skin, you must use sunscreen at all time, whether it is sunny or it rains. Sunscreen is the key to protect your skin and achieve results.

Too much product names mentioned but ordinary people like me have no clue what you are talking about. It would help if doctor please actually show the products name on screen.

That's the wrong approach to melasma. Zapping it with laser will cause a terrible rebound. Trust me.

Very informative, thank you!

I had IPL for broken capillaries and sun damage. It scarred me in two spots on my nose. Huge red spots 😩.

Lots of good information, thank you.

dealing with melasma over 5 years nothing can help to remove it

Loving your work - thank you..

Very informative I would be interested in looking into your products❤

Hi Dr.. excellent !! I am going to watch this without fail. thank you u u u u...

Thank you for helping us understand in a very clear and concise manner what to do about Sun spot. I’d appreciate information about your products and how to get them. Thanks.

I used the over the counter hydroquinone on my hand that has lots of brown spots, and the spots stayed brown, and the regular color skin lightened up!!

I wanted to here more on licorice root, never tried it and very interested in its holistic use! Wish there was more holistic doctors here in California. Thank you for the informative video.

Dr. Youn, thank you for this video. What do you recommend for severe eczema scarring, especially on light skin? I have been feeling like a monster all my life, uncomfortable with showing my legs and arms because of my eczema scars are so bad and very visible. It makes it hard to love myelf when you live hiding your skin all your life afraid of what others might say or think of you.

Castor oil is natures Botox- it’s soooo good for the skin!!

Castor oil also works!! Since i started using castor oil on my scar & face, i started noticing my facial wrinkles were disappearing? Oh wow!!

I had this on my left cheek for so many years. It was not very noticable so I ignored it. A few years ago I started using Drunk Elephant products and The Ordinary. I'm not sure which ones worked exactly but all of that uneven pigmentation is completely gone. I'm 56 and my skin looks great now.

Hello dr. Can you please make videos about precancerous (efedex) treatment for Asian women. And post hyperpigmentation. (Which I am dealing with) and treatment for post hyperpigmentation on my face. 😢

Alas, my curse is freckles. I've avoided the sun most of my life because of them, so they have faded somewhat. I think the patchy pigmentation makes me look older, but oh well.

Grapeseed oil successfully removed melasma patches on my face. Nightly spot treatment. I'm african American. Purchased Pompeian 100% grapeseed oil from local grocery store.

I really regretted being exposed to the sun everyday when I was young without using sunscreen. I do have hyperpigmentation and freckles now but not a lot but still I want to get rid of them.

Awesome Thank you! Love your video

Dr. Youn do your products work on black women skin?

Thanks Doc 👍

My dermatologist prescribed hydroquinone and it didn’t help with my melasma.

I use raw potatoes and it does wonders!!!

Be very careful with IPL treatments!!! I did two rounds of IPL and my melasma increased tremendously in places I didn’t have them before! Two years later and I’m still dealing with the horrible outcome of IPL treatment. 😥

I had a small patch of hyperpigmentation (still have it) under my left eye, extending horizontally towards the bridge of my nose. Coincidentally, I have macular degeneration in that eye and have major sinus problems, especially in my left sinus cavity. One day I got so tired of the sinus problems that I was determined to kill whatever was up there. First I tried hydrogen peroxide. I took a 5ml syringe, leaned over, and plunged it up there. It burned, and I got really stuffy. So my doctor gave me doxycycline, notably, an antibiotic that cautions one to avoid sun exposure. I eventually got blocked on that side again. So then I decided to use povidone iodine, diatomaceous earth, and fenbendazole. Did the same thing, leaned over, moved my head side to side and backwards, held it there, hummed really hard, pounded my forehead. I got so much stuff out of there. A lot of yellow mucous, even some that had green fuzzy stuff on it. I did this several times a day for 6 days. The miracle was that I could, not only breathe again, but I was able to sing again after a botched vocal cord removal surgery. (They had hemorrhaged the good cord putting the breathing tube in.) All of what I was doing BURNED, like really BURNED. . The povidone iodine stained my teeth, too. Not long after, wintertime, I noticed what I wasn't sure was more hyperpigmentation or shadowing on my left cheek further down. I looked in the car mirror in daylight and noticed that it was MORE pigmentation. Eventually, from repeating this ritual periodically, I developed pigmentation all over my sinus cavities, both sides. The area under my left eye, where I get really blocked was darkest, but there was hyperpigmentation even above my brows. I can literally trace my sinus cavities now by following the hyperpigmentation. I saw an ENT, and she blew it off. I honestly believe there is something, some microbe in my sinuses, that is behind the spread of this hyperpigmentation. I wish I could post a picture. My ritual still helps, but not as much. Any thoughts? I noticed my neighbor has a huge area of hyperpigmentation on her left cheek, and I'm willing to bet she has really bad sinus issues on that side. Again, thoughts? One more observation is that the psoriasis near my buttocks/thighs went away on the doxy, and doxy is used for both sinus infections and IBD, which I also have.

I got pigmentation really easily .. a small zip will always leave a pigment behind. I put sunblock all the time but it doesn't feel it helps. Nothing makes them less and I pay alot on skin care products. So frustrating.

Thank you for this! I spent a week in Hawaii and even SLATHERED in sunscreen, I’ve come back with so much hyperpigmentation. Especially on my arms. Would you recommend the same for body? Or is there any body products you recommend? Thanks!

Because of the damage done in my youth, the spots on my face turned up in my 50’s. Common spots are from the car windows or any windows in fact. I had to go to the dermatologist to have series of chemical peels to lighten the spots and other damage to my skin. Last year @ 59 I had skin cancer, regardless at what age the damage will come to the surface. I use sun screen everyday wait 5 to 10 minutes put on moisturizer then daily treatments. Sunscreen 1st no matter before going outside. If I could turn the clock I would take my parents advice, too late now. How to look younger stay out of the direct sun.❤️😊

Helpful easy to understand

7.40 about hydroquinone . Just get to the point and put the details in the description doctor. I started sweating from the stress!

Thank you for the advice and information Dr. Youn!

I have been waiting so long for this topic.

I put Thompson Vitamin C powder 5000mg in a brown/blue dropper bottle with distilled water and shake. Use small amount of Vit C powder and increase amount as your skin adjusts. Apply to face, arms, shoulders, backs of hands, anywhere you want to lighten spots. It removed a freckle from the tip of my nose! I should add I have a Trophy Skin microdermabrasion MD machine at home that I use 3 times a week.

so helpful for this video doctor...I was using hydroquinone for 7yrs..when I stopped my face became dark..i have tried laser too but my face still the same 😢

I didn't even use a moisturizer until I was in my late 20s 😢 and to make it worse all through my teens I used some insanely strong acids, including direct lemon juice over my face to treat my acne and breakouts 😮 my destroyed my facial skin, now in my 40s I've deep pitted scars and hyperpigmentation from the 20 years of damage I caused 😢😢😢

I have spent thousands of dollars over the last three years, two determologist, one high end, that my determologist recommended, of course no insurance, every treatment was $1,100, it faded a kittle still here, i am so frustrated 😊

Thanks Dr. Youn!!!!!!

Thank you for a fantastic video! Can I use the brightening cream morning and night? I use tret every evening plus niacinamide, vit C and hyrolonic acid.

I agree that sun spots are from those younger years where people were baking themselves in the sun by the pool. My sister did that and she’s a few years younger but now has so many spots that I don’t have. I have always gotten only minimal sun exposure plus I always wear a large brim hat when outdoors.

Great video, thank you. I recently observed that my at home laser hair removal device did make my skin on legs lighter, in areas where I have high hyperpigmentation

In what order should we use products?

Wow that’s interesting - I use to do tanning beds when I was young 😢. What was I thinking

THANK YOU!!