I have some Asian roots, hence my skin can be classified as ethnic. Unfortunately I have been under a lot of stress lately and realized two weeks ago that I have these ugly patches on my cheeks. I have visited dermatologist but he almost immediately referred to it just as “pigmentation” and recommended Harmony laser. I have been researching about it since then daily. It is very light at the moment and it’s kind of crumbly. Will I have recurrence in both cases? Hori and Melasma?
Answer: Recommend treating it as melasma and doing a chemical peel paired with Vbeam laser to help even out skin tone and texture 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Recommend treating it as melasma and doing a chemical peel paired with Vbeam laser to help even out skin tone and texture 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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan Thank you for your question, 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 (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan Thank you for your question, 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 (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Melasma Melasma is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat as it is triggered by hormones and exacerbated by heat. What this means is that while most pigmentation issues respond well to lasers such as IPL, Melasma has a tendency to get worse after heat is exposed to the area. Here are my recommendations for treating Melasma, good luck.
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Melasma Melasma is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat as it is triggered by hormones and exacerbated by heat. What this means is that while most pigmentation issues respond well to lasers such as IPL, Melasma has a tendency to get worse after heat is exposed to the area. Here are my recommendations for treating Melasma, good luck.
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December 9, 2018
Answer: This should respond to the Picosure laser plan at least 3 sessions, each spaced a month apart. I would recommend that you pre-treat for 2-3 weeks with 4-8% hydroquinone cream. you should stop any active agents, 3 days before your Picosure treatment. you need to always use a good sunblock since if you get much sun exposure it will likely recur. david berman md
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December 9, 2018
Answer: This should respond to the Picosure laser plan at least 3 sessions, each spaced a month apart. I would recommend that you pre-treat for 2-3 weeks with 4-8% hydroquinone cream. you should stop any active agents, 3 days before your Picosure treatment. you need to always use a good sunblock since if you get much sun exposure it will likely recur. david berman md
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Special lighting
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Special lighting
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