Dr. Aida Paola Rojas, Dr. Andrés Luque, Dr. Adrián Ríos
Ochronosis is a complication resulting from the use of Hydroquinone in the management of melasma.
The solution with Q-Switched lasers has been the most recommended therapy but it is far from showing short-term results
Fractional carbon dioxide laser has also been used, but the fractional system has its limitations in accessing the pigment, making it necessary to perform the shots manually.
The case presented here shows results after six treatment sessions using the Erbium-YAG laser with the Fotona r08 handpiece vaporizing lesion by lesion sequentially over a 6-month period.
