Introduction: Cosmetic dermopigmentation designates tattooing of the superficial derma with pigments in order to obtain an aesthetic effect. We observed two cases illustrating the inconveniences of this technique.
Case reports: Two women underwent dermopigmentation on the face in a beauty institution to create pseudo-freckles. Definite macular hyperpigmentation occurred with dyschromia in both subjects.
Comments: There is a major risk in subjects who undertake dermopigmentation of freckles and/or naevus, a practice which should be discouraged by dermatologists.