I'm 34 years old and I have both nasolabial folds and melasma. I also have fine lines under my eyes and some faint hyperpigmentation. Would a laser resurfacing procedure get rid of all of the above? If so, which one? Or should they be treated separately? I was thinking laser because nothing I've tried for my melasma over the past 10 years has worked but I'm worried about making my melasma worse. I also have some small scars so I'm assuming a laser would treat all of my issues... right?
February 26, 2017
Answer: Lasers and Melasma Melasema is a very difficult condition to treat. While laser skin resurfacing can get rid of most of your brown spots from the melasma, they are very likely to return. This is because the cause of melasma is more hormonal in nature and your skin is very sensitive to UV exposure. Melasma is a chronic condition that requires constant maintenance and treatment. Being on a good skin care regimen and having frequent peels is usually necessary. While there is no easy cure for melasma, the condition can be managed. Be sure to make an appointment with a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon or dermatologist that has experience dealing with this condition.
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February 26, 2017
Answer: Lasers and Melasma Melasema is a very difficult condition to treat. While laser skin resurfacing can get rid of most of your brown spots from the melasma, they are very likely to return. This is because the cause of melasma is more hormonal in nature and your skin is very sensitive to UV exposure. Melasma is a chronic condition that requires constant maintenance and treatment. Being on a good skin care regimen and having frequent peels is usually necessary. While there is no easy cure for melasma, the condition can be managed. Be sure to make an appointment with a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon or dermatologist that has experience dealing with this condition.
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July 21, 2017
Answer: 34 with nasolabial folds and melasma. Would laser resurfacing get rid of all of the above? If so, which one? Most smile lines need a flexible filler such as Restylane® and Juvederm Vollure®, as well as a radio frequency skin tightening treatment, such as Viora®. Please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.
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July 21, 2017
Answer: 34 with nasolabial folds and melasma. Would laser resurfacing get rid of all of the above? If so, which one? Most smile lines need a flexible filler such as Restylane® and Juvederm Vollure®, as well as a radio frequency skin tightening treatment, such as Viora®. Please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.
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