Is PicoSure a permanent treatment for melasma and hyperpigmentation?

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Is this a permanenet treatment for melsama and hyperpigmentation? is this a right way to treat . i used hydroqunone and OBAGI Nu Derm kit but nothing worked on me. Please advise. i am tired enough, spent so much money. but nothing is working on me. my face is getting more and more sensitive with these products. i need permanent solution.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Picosure, and pico lasers in general, are some of the best choices for melasma.  Pico lasers can use high speeds (1 trillionth of a second) to mechanically shatter pigment without buildup of pigment.  There are many choices for picolasers and we utilize the Piq04 laser which is the most powerful. Best Dr. Anil Shah

David S. Rosenberg, MD · Answer

The picosure focus treatment is an excellent option for melasma, the laser is able to shatter the pigment underneath the skin without using heat which can exacerbate the condition. It is important to remember melasma may reoccur after the treatments unless you are very diligent about sun protection and avoidance, and strict skincare regimen. The laser will lighten and clear your melasma but it will take a series of treatments. Sincerely, Dr. Rosenberg

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

The Picosure treatment with the focused lens array is an excellent treatment for melasma however it is not permanent and not all types of melasma responds to it. Treatment is aimed both at treatment and prevention. However melasma can return as it often does. It is usually a matter of maintaining the results through sun avoidance and proper use of topicals such as hydroquinon and retinoids acid. All the bestDr Soni

Is PicoSure a permanent treatment for melasma and hyperpigmentation?

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