I'm 49 and have severe melasma. I have tried three halo lasers that made it so much worse. What to try now? (photo)

September 15, 2017
Asked By:jocmstevens

 Years prior I have done peels help!  In the past I've used obagi TCA peels retin A micro dermabrasion help 

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Answers (8)

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September 14, 2019

Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
September 14, 2019

Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 4, 2018

Answer: Melasma treatment

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 4, 2018

Answer: Melasma treatment

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2017

Answer: Treatments for melasma include laser and Melarase creams

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2017

Answer: Treatments for melasma include laser and Melarase creams

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Picosure will definitely help

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