I'm 36. I have melasma on my cheeks since 3 yrs.is clearlift effective to minimise the pigmentation? Do you suggestAny othe laser treatment ?
Just did some quick research on this laser. The plus variant has the 1064, so in the correct setting it can help with melasma. Like all devices, it more operator dependent that the actual BRAND of the laser, as melasma is chronic. Melasma can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest amount can stimulate your pigment cells to produce colour. The mainstay of treatment is strict UV protection- hats, sunglasses and SPF every 4 hours. I prefer to use a combination of creams and laser for melasma. Hydroquinone can be used (5-8%), along with vitamin A creams. I usually start my patients on laser (low dose Q switch or Picosure) a few weeks after they commence on creams. Another laser I use is the Clear and Brilliant in the Permea setting combined with creams. In some cases I combine glycolic AHA peels, and in other cases I use a tablet called Tranexamic acid to help. Melasma treatments should be tailored to each patient. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Laser, surgical and aesthetic dermatologist. Brisbane, Australia
