This lovely patient was thrilled with her beautiful result after laser treatment of oral melanotic macules. I share this case to educate: laser treatment requires accurate diagnosis, an understanding Pigmented Lesions of the Oral Mucosa: Clinical Presentation, Histology, and Recommendations for Management American Journal of Clinical Dermatology Springer Nature Link ORAL MELANOTIC MACULE (OMM) (Also called focal melanosis labial melanotic macule) A benign, localized, flat pigmented lesion of the oral mucosa Caused by a focal increase in melanin production Medical vocabulary: What does Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle mean YouTube Feline Iris Hyperpigmentation MSPCA Angell