I start using yasmin a year ago and i noticed melasma in my both cheeks. I stopped using it and start treating i was using nuderm aystem by obagi for 6 months didnt work my melasma is dermal and i have olive skin,i checked 2 different doctor for laser and they said they can't garantee results it might get worst, im thinking to go for a peeling, which one will be better for me... Vi peel, perfect peel, cosmelan ?? Anything better?
Answer: I prefer peels for melasma rather than laser Lasers can make melasma worse. I would use a comprehensive cream program and then consider TCA based chemical peels. We see A LOT of patients with melasma in our clinics and have tremendous success treating melasma. One thing to remember, melasma will return. After such procedures it is important to continue the treatment program to keep it at bay.
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Answer: I prefer peels for melasma rather than laser Lasers can make melasma worse. I would use a comprehensive cream program and then consider TCA based chemical peels. We see A LOT of patients with melasma in our clinics and have tremendous success treating melasma. One thing to remember, melasma will return. After such procedures it is important to continue the treatment program to keep it at bay.
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Answer: Treatments Greetings,See below for treatments.
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Melarase creams for melasma I would suggest the Melarase cream program followed by our Hidef melasma protocol that includes light chemical peels, fractional laser, and PRP. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Melarase creams for melasma I would suggest the Melarase cream program followed by our Hidef melasma protocol that includes light chemical peels, fractional laser, and PRP. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. 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. Melasma will need life-long maintenance. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. 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. Melasma will need life-long maintenance. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Melasma Best Treated By A Combination Of In-Office Superficial Peels & At-Home Use Of Prescription Topicals Melasma is unfortunately a chronic and often recurring hyperpigmentation problem. Moreover, it can be an especially difficult-to-treat and resistant problem in people of color. Avoidance of unprotected sun exposure and strict use of sunscreens is essential for preventing further dyspigmentation and to maintaining improvement once treatments have worked. In my experience, topical therapies, especially OTC products, alone are often of limited value. IPLs and lasers, particularly in skin of color, pose the risk of causing further hyperpigmentation or worse, permanent loss of pigmentation, and should be avoided or reserved as measures of last resort.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Melasma Best Treated By A Combination Of In-Office Superficial Peels & At-Home Use Of Prescription Topicals Melasma is unfortunately a chronic and often recurring hyperpigmentation problem. Moreover, it can be an especially difficult-to-treat and resistant problem in people of color. Avoidance of unprotected sun exposure and strict use of sunscreens is essential for preventing further dyspigmentation and to maintaining improvement once treatments have worked. In my experience, topical therapies, especially OTC products, alone are often of limited value. IPLs and lasers, particularly in skin of color, pose the risk of causing further hyperpigmentation or worse, permanent loss of pigmentation, and should be avoided or reserved as measures of last resort.
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