Had for 5 years @ age 65. When using Tri-Luma, how long should breaks be in between treatments? What treatment should be used during breaks?
Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, aerolase, and sometimes erbium laser (coollaser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, aerolase, and sometimes erbium laser (coollaser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Melasma Treatments Hello, see treatments below.Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective: -Pico lasers- The best type of laser for improving the condition. Please not it takes multiple steps to improve melasma safely -Nd:YAG Nano lasers with toning- Here a laser is used for deeply resistant melasma to break up particles without generating excessive heat -Melanage peels- A variety of peels can work and melanage is one of the best for melasma -Skin topicals- A variety of products including use of lighteners (we prefer natural lighteners such as arubtase found in our product Luminoso) as well as sunscreens can help improve the condition -Lifestyle choices-Avoiding the sun, hormonal changes (we have a hormone expert in Dr. Chughtai in our office) can all impact melasma. While melasma is common, patients must understand a multi pronged approach is often the best strategy and controlling this condition. Best, Anil Shah MD
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Answer: Melasma Treatments Hello, see treatments below.Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective: -Pico lasers- The best type of laser for improving the condition. Please not it takes multiple steps to improve melasma safely -Nd:YAG Nano lasers with toning- Here a laser is used for deeply resistant melasma to break up particles without generating excessive heat -Melanage peels- A variety of peels can work and melanage is one of the best for melasma -Skin topicals- A variety of products including use of lighteners (we prefer natural lighteners such as arubtase found in our product Luminoso) as well as sunscreens can help improve the condition -Lifestyle choices-Avoiding the sun, hormonal changes (we have a hormone expert in Dr. Chughtai in our office) can all impact melasma. While melasma is common, patients must understand a multi pronged approach is often the best strategy and controlling this condition. Best, Anil Shah MD
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July 3, 2017
Answer: Melarase Bright I would start the Melarase Brightening Regimen and supplement with Clear and Brilliant laser and light chemical peels to enhance effect. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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July 3, 2017
Answer: Melarase Bright I would start the Melarase Brightening Regimen and supplement with Clear and Brilliant laser and light chemical peels to enhance effect. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Limit HQ or alternate with non HQ Melarase AM Melarase is a great regimen to add or a Brightening Kit in its entirety.I also recommend that you add one of two of these oral supplements for pigmentary control: Scler-X PIH Relief Complex from VenaSmart or Pigmentation Correction Complex from KareSkin. You will need wide spectrum UV protection with SPF 30+ sunblock as well. H Karamanoukian MD FACS
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Limit HQ or alternate with non HQ Melarase AM Melarase is a great regimen to add or a Brightening Kit in its entirety.I also recommend that you add one of two of these oral supplements for pigmentary control: Scler-X PIH Relief Complex from VenaSmart or Pigmentation Correction Complex from KareSkin. You will need wide spectrum UV protection with SPF 30+ sunblock as well. H Karamanoukian MD FACS
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Melasma treatments and Tri-Luma Tri-Luma should not be used more than three months and once stopped can cause melasma to come back. You should also incorporate a few medium chemical peels and laser treatments that target melasma, such as 1064 Nd:YAG. Be very careful with laser treatments that use heat as they can worsen melasma.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: Melasma treatments and Tri-Luma Tri-Luma should not be used more than three months and once stopped can cause melasma to come back. You should also incorporate a few medium chemical peels and laser treatments that target melasma, such as 1064 Nd:YAG. Be very careful with laser treatments that use heat as they can worsen melasma.
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