Treating PIH and melasma with cosmelan may make your skin hypersensitive. I would suggest Melarase creams and Elevase Moisture Booster as part of the post-treatment regimen to reduce redness and pigmentation risk.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
Hard to say without a photo provided, if the pigment is really bad we sometimes reccomend doing both treatments, also if depends on how sensative the skin is. I'd prob say try doing the vi peel (precision plus) first, this will help clear out all the dead skin you might have and eliminate...
Great question! Melasma is a skin condition that is very hard to treat because the pigmentation lies deeper in the skin layers. It can be caused by excessive sun exposure, pregnancy, hormone treatment and certain medications. Melasma also has a genetic component and can be a chronic condi...