Tanning happens in response to increased pigment production within our skin, caused by exposure to sun.
 

There are 4 tan removal treatments which are as follows:

• Laser toning (Rs. 4,000-10,000): laser device breaks down pigment and reduces the appearance of tan, sun spots, etc.
  • Common side effects include: Pain, discomfort, and stinging sensation.
  • Whereas the risks are: Pigmentation, scarring, and blistering.
     
• Chemical Peel (Rs. 1,800-10,000): A mixture of acids that is beneficial for skin, is applied on the concerned region of your body, in the required quantity, which dries up and is removed thereafter - this process aids in the regeneration of newer & healthier skin cells by removing upper tanned layers of skin.
  • 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.
       
• Microdermabrasion (Rs. 1500 to Rs. 6000 per session): Acts on the epidermis only (superficial scarring). During the treatment, your dermatologist will use a drill-like handheld appliance with a wire brush or some other abrasive as its attachment, to swipe over your skin. Same will eliminate epidermal scarring.
  • Common side effects: Swelling, bruising, and redness.
  • Whereas the risks are:
    • Skin getting pierced.
    • Any damage to eye if the doctor isn't careful enough.
       
• Creams/face pack/face wash (Rs. 200 to Rs. 2000): Results last for comparatively lesser amount of time, and tanning can affect even deeper layers of your skin while these would work on only the surface level of your skin.

To know more, you can consider getting in touch with experts through our page - Dermatologists, or that based on any other city nearest to your residence, let us know!

Note: Incurred cost may exceed our 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 for genitals or region surrounding eyes, you should be able to get these treatments done for other areas - discuss this with the doctor. These treatments can be done on people of all skin types, but acnes, or skin infection at the time, may create undesirable complications. To pick a suitable specialist, discuss/look-out for these aspects: Past experiences & success rates. Common side effects & risks of such procedures. Pre-treatment preparations & post-treatment care. Candidate eligibility to undergo these treatments. Correction course in case you run into risks &/or achieve undesirable outcomes. Detailed information about how they will perform these treatments & what outcomes they intend to achieve (permanent cure/reducing the degree of problem/preventing further progress). Pay utmost attention to hygiene and sterilized tools - as unsterilized equipment can cause infection.

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