I'm fitzpatrick III skin type and I'm on 3 out of 6 revlite laser treatments for extensive face melasma. What topical regime is best to use with it while my skin is sensitive? I hear all sorts from AHA, BHA, Glycolic acid, kojic acid, licorice etc - what will help lighten my melasma? I tried tiny bit of retinol once and my skin burned red and sore for 2 days so think it was too much. The skin clinic are only looking to sell to me, not whats best for my skin and with Revlite - please help! thanks
Answer: A great option for melasma that can be paired with a laser would be the Cosmelan peel 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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: A great option for melasma that can be paired with a laser would be the Cosmelan peel 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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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October 18, 2019
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + Brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, Aerolase, and sometimes Erbium (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 18, 2019
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + Brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, Aerolase, and sometimes Erbium (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer
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December 8, 2019
Answer: You should do the Picosure laser the Picosure is a much newer and better laser for Melasma than any other laser on the market. it is fine to do this treatment with Fitzpatrick 3. you should pretreat with 4-8% HQ for 10 days before each laser session. Plan at least 3 sessions, spaced a month apart. Use a good sunblock whenever you are out in the sun.david berman md
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December 8, 2019
Answer: You should do the Picosure laser the Picosure is a much newer and better laser for Melasma than any other laser on the market. it is fine to do this treatment with Fitzpatrick 3. you should pretreat with 4-8% HQ for 10 days before each laser session. Plan at least 3 sessions, spaced a month apart. Use a good sunblock whenever you are out in the sun.david berman md
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November 7, 2019
Answer: Melasma treatment - which creams to use. Options listed below. All dermatologists will tell melasma patients that the FIRST step is medical management, followed by laser therapy. Melasma can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. Melasma patients have skin that is very sensitive to UV light. 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.
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November 7, 2019
Answer: Melasma treatment - which creams to use. Options listed below. All dermatologists will tell melasma patients that the FIRST step is medical management, followed by laser therapy. Melasma can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. Melasma patients have skin that is very sensitive to UV light. 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.
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