I am interested in laser treatments for hyperpigmentation/scars. I have seen doctors who provide this service but they are not dermatologists or plastic surgeons. I am curious if it makes any difference what their speciality is in.
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November 29, 2022
Answer: You should see the office with the best equiptment and most experienced person
First and foremost melasma is not a curable disorder. It is hormone influenced production of melanin in people that have at least some genetically skin of color. One has to be prepared to protect the skin from UV light lifelong, as even one day of unprotected sun exposure can reverse years of...
Picoway is a good option for most of the lesion as it cannot be used too close to the eye especially with the resolve 532 and 1064 wavelength handpieces for fractionated treatment along with the 730 handpiece for spot treatment. The area closest to the eye can be treated with micro-fractionated...
You did not specify what the 13 sessions of treatment were. However, as this melanocytosis lies within the upper third of the dermis, Picoway treatment most likely is the best treatment option. You could use the resolve handpieces of the 532 and 1064 wavelengths along with the Zoom treatment...