DEPIGMENTATION Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) remains one of the most common—and often under-prepared for—adverse outcomes following aesthetic procedures. While therapies like superficial peels, lasers, and microneedling are effective across multiple skin concerns, they all induce controlled inflammation. In pigment-prone skin or when recovery support is insufficient, this inflammatory response can trigger melanin overproduction and persistent discoloration. 1 Why