Ablative lasers are rarely the smart choice for melasma. I prefer Fraxel Restore, a fractional non-ablative laser using low energy, high density settings. This is pretty well known. Are you seeing a board certified dermatologist for the melasma? The pre- and post-treament protocol is also critical to the... more
Pearl Laser for Melasma?
I had the Cutera Pearl Laser treatment 6 weeks ago for melasma. Now it looks worse, like they are now splatters all over my face unlike before they were just in ceartain areas. The doctor wants to do another one but I scared it will be even worse again. What should I do?
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