Will a Vi Peel Get Rid of Melasma?

Melasma, or hyperpigmentation of the skin, is caused by a variety of factors, including hormones, genetics, sun exposure, scarring, and inflammatory skin conditions. In most cases, melasma is a chronic condition that can be improved, but not cured. There are many effective treatments for melasma, including topical prescription and non-prescription medications, chemical peels, laser treatments, and avoidance of the sun. Ironically, many of these same treatments that are used to treat... more

Nothing cures melasma in my experience. However, I recommend the ViPeel as a powerful initial way to reduce the dark areas of skin. However, this has to be combined with strict sun avoidance and often retin-a, hydroquinone, sunscreen, etc. Since we get sun no matter what we do, additional ViPeels are often necessary.

First, there is never a "guarantee" in medicine, so you shouldn't expect anyone to guarantee to you that any procedure will get rid of your melasma.  Melasma is a chronic condition which can be tamed, but not ever really "cured".  You will always be prone to more hyperpigmentation, even with the smallest amount of sun exposure. Peels, including the Vi Peel, can be one effective tool for treating melasma.  Photofacial (IPL) treatments are also a... more

Melasma is dark skin discoloration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. There are different causes of melasma. To date, there is no cure for melasma, however, there are many treatment to improve the appearance of melasma. Vi Peel can significantly improve the appearance of melasma when combined with other modalities such as sunblock. It may require many treatments.