Is laser genesis treatment can remove melasma?

Our first line therapy for melasma includes topical application of Melarase creams, chemical peels, laser treatment, and selective IPL. Yag laser genesis may not be the most effective tool for melasma. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Melasma is notoriously difficult to treat. I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to first be examined in person. I typically start patients off with a lightening cream and a retinol. Then, I would move on to lasers of which the Laser Genesis is an option. I just don't know if it's the best one for you without seeing you. 

Melasma is a difficult problem to correct and some of the treatments offered can actually worsen it. I prefer starting the patient on a home regimen with lightning cream and retinization which will help lower pigmentation and increase resilience to further pigmentation. We next follow with very conservative IPL and end with a few Laser Genesis treatments to make the skin homogeneous and uniform in tone and color. Sun block routinely is a must. Many patients are happy with this routine, but it doesn't work for everyone.

We do not recommend using Laser Genesis Technologies in the treatment of MElasma. Melasma is a hormonally driven pigmentation of the skin: commonly found in women of child baring ages. Aside from certain brightening at home treatments, we suggest having an IPL treatment for reduction of the pigment. IPL is a sensitive yet effective treatment to "pull" pigment out of the skin. 

Melasma is a deeper form of pigment. Laser Genesis only penetrates the very upper layers of the skin, which is not where melasma lies. So it's not effective to treat melasma. I recommend either Cosmelan (which is an in-office peel and home care kit) and/or IPL, as both of these target deeper layers where melasma is located. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."