Melasma Peel: What Works Best?

I provide IPL PhotoFacial treatments for brown discoloration of the skin. I have stopped trying to treat melasma, since my StarLux IPL treatments have not been satisfactory, and sometimes problematic.
You should consult a certified dermatologist that has favorable photos of melasma treatments. I don't think there is one specific "best treatment". I have read about erbium laser treatments as working well, but I think the experience and preference of your physician is of utmost importance.
I hope this is helpful, and best regards.

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Thank you for your question.   I would recommend to start using triluma morning and night six weeks prior to laser treatment. Fractional treatment is very effective for suppressing discoloration and evening out skintone.  Skinpen which is a microneedling device that would also be beneficial for getting rid of melasma.  The microneedling treatment helps to wake up your natural growth factors, shrink your pores, fade discoloration and acne scars, and help increase collagen and elastin production. You would do a treatment every 4 weeks and stay out of the sun as much as possible and always wear spf 50 broad sprectrum.  Always consult with your physician first before starting a treatment.

There are many chemical peels on the market today.  Medical-grade peels are going to be the best when it comes to treating Melasma.  Topical home care is very important too. If you can’t use hydroquinone, other options are Kojic acid, Vitamin C, Licorice Extract, Arbuti, or a blend of them).  And of course most importantly is being religious about sun protection i.e. hat, sunglasses, etc.. and a good sunblock repeatedly applied every hour!

In our experience, we have found the Perfect Derma Peel for Melasma works very well. The active ingredients are: TCA, Retinoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acids, Phenol, Glutathione and Vitamin C.  So with the cell turnover you also have antioxidants that inhibit melanin production and brighten the skin.

Hope you found this answer helpful.  All the best!

Melasma can be difficult to treat.  There are a variety of peels which target pigmentation but in our office there are a variety of peels used to target hyperpigmentation including Melanage, PCA Peel with hydroquinone, and others.  Many peels come with post treatment kits and may recommend a series of peels.  For some patients, if peels are insufficient, laser therapy can be used.

Melasma is a common disorder that is often
difficult to treat. It isn't unusual for a patient to become frustrated
after trying a variety of treatments in an attempt to obtain
satisfactory results. Like most other complicated skin conditions, a
combination of treatments paired with the proper skin regimen works best!
Topical de-pigmenting agents such as hydroquinone or other melanin
inhibitors along with a topical tretinoic acid to increase skin cell turnover,
hastens the fading of uneven patches. This commitment along with
specific medical-grade chemical peels, appropriate laser treatments and
diligent protection , can enhance the likelihood of reducing or resolving
melasma !

#melasma
#chemicalpeels # unevenskincolor

Melasma is a common disorder that is often
difficult to treat. It isn't unusual for a patient to become frustrated
after trying a variety of treatments in an attempt to obtain
satisfactory results. Like most other complicated skin conditions, a
combination of treatments paired with the proper skin regimen works best!
Topical de-pigmenting agents such as hydroquinone or other melanin
inhibitors along with a topical tretinoic acid to increase skin cell turnover,
hastens the fading of uneven patches. This commitment along with
specific medical-grade chemical peels, appropriate laser treatments and
diligent protection , can enhance the likelihood of reducing or resolving
melasma !

#melasma
#chemicalpeels # unevenskincolor