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I’ve been dealing with leftover hyperpigmentation from old acne (mostly on cheeks and jawline), and it’s been pretty stubborn.

I’ve tried the usual stuff like vitamin C, niacinamide, sunscreen religiously, and some exfoliating acids. They help a bit, but progress is really slow.

Recently I started seeing a lot of people talking about red light therapy for skin repair and discoloration. Some say it helps with texture and fading marks over time, but I honestly can’t tell if it’s legit or just another skincare trend.

Has anyone here actually used anything like this for post-acne marks long term?
Did it actually make a visible difference or is it just subtle “skin feels better” type results?

I’ve been dealing with leftover hyperpigmentation from old acne (mostly on cheeks and jawline), and it’s been pretty stubborn.

I’ve tried the usual stuff like vitamin C, niacinamide, sunscreen religiously, and some exfoliating acids. They help a bit, but progress is really slow.

Recently I started seeing a lot of people talking about red light therapy for skin repair and discoloration. Some say it helps with texture and fading marks over time, but I honestly can’t tell if it’s legit or just another skincare trend.

Has anyone here actually used anything like this for post-acne marks long term?
Did it actually make a visible difference or is it just subtle “skin feels better” type results?

I’ve been dealing with some stubborn hyperpigmentation on my cheeks for a while now (leftover acne marks mostly), and topical stuff like vitamin C and niacinamide only seem to do so much.

Lately I’ve been seeing more people talk about red light therapy for skin issues, not just wrinkles but also uneven tone and dark spots. I’m curious if anyone here has actually tried it specifically for hyperpigmentation.

Did it help at all with fading marks or improving overall skin tone? How long did it take before you noticed anything?

Also wondering if at-home devices are even worth it or if this is something that only really works with professional treatments.

Would appreciate any real experiences before I go down another rabbit hole 😅