Definitely not! There are several things you can do to lighten or remove dark spots/hyperpigmentation:
1. Home remedies - If you search the Internet, you'll find lots and lots of home remedies that can help lighten skin, some ingredients you can find in your kitchen or refrigerator. But the results usually take too long to be noticeable and it also depends on the skin if the remedy will be effective or not.
2. Skincare products - You can find several skin lightening products in beauty stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, even online. Again, it will depend on your skin whether the product is effective or not. You may want to consult with your dermatologist first before using these to make sure they are good and safe for your skin.
3. Skin treatments - I think this is the most effective since the results are immediate. Chemical peels, lasers, microdermabrasion, etc can help remove dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Skin treatments are very common but if you want to get ideal results, you should look for a skilled and qualified doctor to do the procedure. I'd like to recommend my doctor Colin Tham. I go to him for my peels and even plastic surgery. Do check him out. You can also message me if you'd like his contact details. Hope this helps!
