Is NeoGen safe for heat-generated melasma?

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I had melasma develop after a series of ablated laser treatments a few years ago. I've been getting annual Cosmelan peels that have helped. Now that I'm getting older (29,) I'm starting to notice undereye hollowness, static forehead lines, light acne scars, and discoloration. I was shown the before/after photos and feel this treatment would be good at addressing my concerns, but I'm worried it could trigger my melasma. Please advise.

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, Neogen is safe for melasma. We always recommend a patient to pre-treat their skin with Obagi Clear with 4% HQ cream two weeks before treatment. We advise our patients to stop this cream three days prior to treatment and resume three days after treatment. This will help prevent and treat your melasma. During this treatment, settings will be adjusted based on your needs, concerns, and goals along with your skin type. Good luck with your journey, I hope you find a provider with Neogen.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

NeoGen is a skin treatment that won't have any negative effects with melasma.  Treatment protocols are customizable to suit individual needs. We have treated many patients with melasma who have had beautiful results. The skin tightening effects of NeoGen are immediate with ongoing improvements as new collagen growth continues over time. The results are firmer, more youthful-looking skin, tightening of the upper and lower eyelids, and improvement in skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture.

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