Melasma Treatment

Laser Failure - United Kingdom

Rachel.C spent $1,500 in united kingdom Updated 3 months ago

After much research of various clinics etc, I booked an appoinment to have my melasma looked at to see if laser treatment would help. I felt very reassured by clinic, after my initial assessment I was told their was a very good chance that the laser treatment could really improve my melasma... Read more

Obagi NuDerm Review - Concord, MA

spottedface spent $400 in Concord, MA Updated 5 months ago

I tried the Obagi NuDerm line (purchased from a plastic surgeon based on his recommendation) to correct hyper and hypo pigmentation brought about by the c02 laser. In addition to the pigment problems, I also had texture issues (enlarged pores, orange peel texture) induced by the dreaded laser -... Read more

Melasma / Birthmark - Summit, NJ

silknile spent $300 in Summit, NJ Updated 2 months ago

I had 2 inch long and 1 inch wide dark brown patch on my forehead. I had dermabarsion to remove that 10 years ago. Derma abrasion left a scar on top the brown patch. it got worse after having the second baby. I went to near by med spa for laser treatment. But the physician recommended melanage... Read more

Genuine Surgeon - Arcadia, CA

Dawn In California spent $300 in Arcadia, CA Updated 4 months ago

I had little bumps and my pores were enlarged. Also, I had sun damage on my cheek bones. Read more

Great Clinic - Houston, TX

cluck spent $1,500 in Houston, TX Updated 6 months ago

I was unsatisfied with the color, evenness and tone of my skin. I had been considering photo facial correction for years after 2 back to back pregnancy's.  My 'mask of pregnancy' or malasma never faded, and I was very unhappy with the color, evenness and tone of my skin... Read more

Laser Treatment for Melasma Didn't Work - Downey, CA

Violett spent $60 in Downey, CA Created 10 months ago

I had laser treatment for melasma. I am really not sure what the laser was called, but the doctor said it was to treat melasma. I have brown spots on my cheeks from not wearing sunscreen. I'm a medium skin tone in between type 3 and 4. Getting the laser treatment was not painful at all. It... Read more

Will Be Starting the Treatment - Los Angeles, CA

gul spent $150 in Los Angeles, CA Created 1 year ago

I have had melassma for 4 years. Will start on Triluma. Hydroquinone 4% did not work-made it worse. Read more

Palomar Starlux 1540 for Melasma - Hawaii

sbol spent $450 in Hawaii Updated 1 year ago

I have the melasma mustache and melasma across my whole forehead. I received the laser treatment yesterday. First she applied a numbing creme on my face and I waited for 45 minutes for it to sink in. She did 3 passes with the laser, the 3rd pass hurt but was not unbearable. It felt like... Read more

Hydroquinone Plus Retin A Cream Worked - California

alohala spent $35 in California Created 1 year ago

I've been using a mix of hydroquinine plus retin a cream for three weeks on my melasma, applying it every night, and it works great. No sensitivity either, some mild flaking but using a scrub cleanser in the morning helps. Read more

Hydroquinone for Mild Melasma and Acne Marks - Los Angeles, CA

spent $100 in Los Angeles, CA Created 1 year ago

I went to a very reputable dematologist in LA for a consultation for mild melasma and brown/red acne scars. I think the melasma was caused by a series of glygolic peels I did with not using the proper sun protection (stupid mistake). My Dr. told me that my condition is not bad enough to warrant... Read more

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Melasma - Charleston, WV

Anon68 spent $2,000 in Charleston, wv Updated 1 year ago

Had Lumenis fractional co2 laser performed on Ja. 8, 2011. I have melasma on my upper lip and cheeks. I was at an oral surgeon appointment, when his nurse noticed my brown spots. I researched and decided to have him do the co2 laser resurfacing after three consults with him. I was assured it was... Read more

Test Spot for Pearl on Melasma

brittann2525 spent $1,200 in Golden, CO Updated 1 year ago

I just had a test spot done on my forehead for melasma. If all tuns out well I will be doing a combo of IPL and Pearl the same day. There was not very much pain and I did not have any numbing cream or meds and there was no after pain at all. This looks promising so far, guess Ill see in 5 days... Read more

Melange Chemical Peel for Melasma and Hyperpigmentation - New Jersey

beach bum (RealFriend) spent $845 in New Jersey Updated 1 year ago

Here is my experience so far. This was done in West Orange New Jersey at a plastic surgeons office. It was $845.00.(Everything in N.J. is ridiculously expensive!) I had my Melanage peel 7 days ago.I am 40 years old caucasion with decent light skin with some olive undertones (tan easily) (not... Read more

Fraxel 750 Worsened Melasma- Lawsuit Filed-Miami, FL

Key Biscayne from Miami Created 1 year ago

I did the Fraxel SR750 four years ago and it spread my melasma all over my face and added PIH. After 4 years of unsuccessfully trying to fix the damage, I feel permanently scarred and disfigured and I filed a lawsuit against them. Read more

Great! But, Obagi Works Better for Melasma - Chevy Chase

9030anon spent $750 in Chevy Chase, MD Created 1 year ago

I personally have severe melasma from living in the caribbean and tried bleaching creams, but never really stuck to skin regimen. I tried Fraxel and did 4 treatments, at $750 per treatment. It was painful, but the pain was quick and I got great results on my melasma. However, the freckles came... Read more

Fraxel Dual (1927) Got Rid of my Melasma with One Treatment! - Washington D.C.

2036anon spent $1,250 in Washington, DC Updated 2 years ago

It's been four days since I opted to have Fraxel Dual (1927) on my face for stubborn melasma. I am truly amazed - although I have to say I was a nervous wreck before hand because of all the unhappy people who have tried Fraxel. My colleague recommended her doctor, who did Fraxel on her... Read more

Don't Bother with Fraxel for Melasma - New York, NY

Bombshell09 spent $3,000 in NY, NY Updated 2 years ago

I am 42, with generally great, super-pale skin. Just a few fine lines, and some mottling due to melasma (on cheeks, and temple), plus some very minor redness on my chin and nose, and a couple scars. Fraxel Re:Store was presented as some great Fix-All way to address these concerns. I paid 3 grand... Read more

Cosmelan Review on Melasma - Philippines

superstar spent $1,000 in philippines Updated 2 years ago

I had cosmelan treatment 4 months ago.i am asian skin more of jennifer lopez skin color. at first it worked wonderfully on my melasma. they disappeared in a months time. i am religiously using my cosmelan2 twice a day for 3 months then to once a day application at night time. i am using... Read more

Active FX for Melasma

yankeeat heart spent $1,000 in Bucks County, PA Updated 2 years ago

Had Active FX yesterday for melasma (hyperpigmentation in my face). Relatively pain free, just a little uncomfortable, the smell and air in my face were most bothersome part. My eyes are very swollen, and any discomfort I have is confined to my eyes. Controlled with a couple ibuprofen. Cold... Read more

Pearl Laser Treatment for Melasma. Absolutely Devastating and Destroying

Shoop1975 spent $2,000 in Tri-Cities, WA Updated 2 years ago

I had 3 Pearl laser treatments done on my face for melasma. It ruined my face. Not only did it not clear up my melasma but it made it worse. It scarred my face as well. It also got infected and I had to spend a week in the hospital as well. I am now left with my face in far worse condition,... Read more