We are leaders in cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics, and medically supervised weight loss, serving the entire San Francisco Bay area. Whether you live in the Bay Area or are coming in from out of town, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have on your path to your new self. Book your cosmetic surgery intro call or Med Spa consultation today and take the first step towards realizing the look you’ve always wanted for yourself.
Skin Lightening
Procedures for Dark Elbows and Knees?
There are no permanent treatments for dark elbows and knees and some of the darkness comes from the skin redundancy that has to be there to allow your elbows and knees to bend (it's natural!) For people with especially dark areas where the rest of their skin is lighter some peels (VIpeel) can be used but those types of products should be used with caution in patients with darker skin.
Clinical Context
Dark elbows and knees usually result from a mix of extra pigment and skin that has thickened over years of leaning, kneeling, or friction. Because this differs from typical facial pigment concerns, treatments like peels or lightening creams often give only modest, temporary improvement. Results vary with skin tone, and any lightening tends to fade once normal friction and joint movement resume. These areas rarely respond as fully as facial skin to the same products.
