I have melasma banding on my cheeks underneath the rim of my sunglasses, it basically looks like I have a mask from the cheekbones down. Hats & sunglasses keep everything above the eyes pale. I had 1 Fraxel 2 months ago. The melasma is back despite religiously using pigmentation serum, Vitamin A,B&C serums from AspectDr, Actinica sunscreen, wearing hats & sunglasses even whilst driving, and generally avoiding the sun at all costs. Would removal of the ovaries etc help at all? At wits end.
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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...
I agree with the last doctor who answered. A rash after laser resurfacing is not "normal" and may be due to a variety of causes. Please contact your treating physician.
Thank you for the excellent question. Our office specializes in laser resurfacing and we offer both ablative and non-ablative options. We use a combination of topical anesthetics and a cool air blower and most patients find the procedure comfortable with this approach.
As always, an...