My esthetician said I can do them every 2 weeks but that sounds like that's not enough time? Had my first one done yesterday , trying to clear some hyper pigmentation / melasma. Thanks
Answer: Laser peeling in Los Angeles I would combine the microlaser peeling with Melapeels once monthly. Melarase creams twice daily will prevent recurrence of the pigmentation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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Answer: Laser peeling in Los Angeles I would combine the microlaser peeling with Melapeels once monthly. Melarase creams twice daily will prevent recurrence of the pigmentation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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September 20, 2016
Answer: How often can I get a micro laser peel done To obtain best results? Thanks you for your query. Micro laser peeling should be done at a minimum gap of 2 weeks, as this is the time the skin takes to heal itself. For melasma and pigmentation just micro peeling is not enough, you should go in for chemical peeling along with micro laser peeling. The combined effect will be good. Hope it helps.All The Best
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September 20, 2016
Answer: How often can I get a micro laser peel done To obtain best results? Thanks you for your query. Micro laser peeling should be done at a minimum gap of 2 weeks, as this is the time the skin takes to heal itself. For melasma and pigmentation just micro peeling is not enough, you should go in for chemical peeling along with micro laser peeling. The combined effect will be good. Hope it helps.All The Best
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July 9, 2016
Answer: Laser Peel - Time Between Treatments Thank you for your question about Laser Peel. The answer is, "It depends."Not all laser peels are the same. It depends whether it is an ablative or non-ablative laser. Is it a CO2 laser or an Erbium YAG laser? One generates more heat and downtime than the other. It also depends on the depth of the peel.For example, if we used our Sciton Joule to perform a nano laser peel at 6 microns of depth, then the down time and the interval between treatments will be less than a micro laser peel set at 15-20 microns of depth.Other important considerations include: Melasma pigment tends to be deep and may respond better to fractional laser rather than superficial laser peel.Regardless of laser peel treatment, patients who have problems with excessive pigment should be monitored and appropriately treated for PIH, Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation.Pre-treatment can be just as important as the treatment.Post-treatment can be just as important as the treatment.It is usually okay to proceed with another treatment when the redness and inflammation from the first treatment has subsided.Avoid significant sun exposure for at least 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after treatments.
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July 9, 2016
Answer: Laser Peel - Time Between Treatments Thank you for your question about Laser Peel. The answer is, "It depends."Not all laser peels are the same. It depends whether it is an ablative or non-ablative laser. Is it a CO2 laser or an Erbium YAG laser? One generates more heat and downtime than the other. It also depends on the depth of the peel.For example, if we used our Sciton Joule to perform a nano laser peel at 6 microns of depth, then the down time and the interval between treatments will be less than a micro laser peel set at 15-20 microns of depth.Other important considerations include: Melasma pigment tends to be deep and may respond better to fractional laser rather than superficial laser peel.Regardless of laser peel treatment, patients who have problems with excessive pigment should be monitored and appropriately treated for PIH, Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation.Pre-treatment can be just as important as the treatment.Post-treatment can be just as important as the treatment.It is usually okay to proceed with another treatment when the redness and inflammation from the first treatment has subsided.Avoid significant sun exposure for at least 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after treatments.
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May 2, 2016
Answer: MLP spacing Thank you for your question.I usually recommend every 4-6 weeks, depending on the type of skin you have. At 2 weeks, that really isn't enough time to heal completely. Also MLP is not something that you need to do year round, patients usually do a series of 3-4 treatments and they are done after that. It is important to remember as well, that your skin becomes hypersensitive after these treatments. Be sure to stay out of the sun, wear a hat and sunscreen at all times during treatment because it can increase the amount of hyperpigmentation that you have. With that being said, I do not know that an MLP would be my go to treatment for hyperpigmentation anyhow. But without seeing you in person, I cannot make that determination. Good luck.
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May 2, 2016
Answer: MLP spacing Thank you for your question.I usually recommend every 4-6 weeks, depending on the type of skin you have. At 2 weeks, that really isn't enough time to heal completely. Also MLP is not something that you need to do year round, patients usually do a series of 3-4 treatments and they are done after that. It is important to remember as well, that your skin becomes hypersensitive after these treatments. Be sure to stay out of the sun, wear a hat and sunscreen at all times during treatment because it can increase the amount of hyperpigmentation that you have. With that being said, I do not know that an MLP would be my go to treatment for hyperpigmentation anyhow. But without seeing you in person, I cannot make that determination. Good luck.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Microlaser peel and pigmentation Microlaser peels are great for improving the overall quality of your skin, but there are better treatments for pigmentation, that being a Broad Band Light (BBL) treatment. A BBL specifically targets the pigment and vascularity in your skin to drastically improve these discolorations. If you have issues with texture, fine lines and wrinkles, combine it with a Halo treatment. These are all treatments from the same laser company, Sciton.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Microlaser peel and pigmentation Microlaser peels are great for improving the overall quality of your skin, but there are better treatments for pigmentation, that being a Broad Band Light (BBL) treatment. A BBL specifically targets the pigment and vascularity in your skin to drastically improve these discolorations. If you have issues with texture, fine lines and wrinkles, combine it with a Halo treatment. These are all treatments from the same laser company, Sciton.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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