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Excessive gingival pigmentation can significantly impact a person's smile aesthetics. The growing emphasis on a perfect smile has led to a surge in gingival depigmentation procedures. These surgeries aim to improve gingival aesthetics by addressing pigmentation concerns. Periodontal therapy has received a significant boost with the advent of platelet concentrates. This innovative approach promotes rapid wound healing through two key mechanisms: enhanced blood vessel formation (neovascularization) and accelerated remodelling of scar tissue (cicatricle tissue). Compared to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), concentrated growth factor (CGF) represents a novel autologous platelet concentrate. Its distinct centrifugation process yields a denser fibrin matrix enriched with a higher concentration of growth factors. This case report describes a successful surgical approach to gingival depigmentation by use of a CGF membrane as a periodontal dressing following the removal of pigment.