I am 1/2 East Indian and 1/2 Hispanic . I have Melasma on my face . I get picoway laser every four weeks , so far x 3. It is improving slowly . I am going to an event in 1 week and would like my face to look bright and refreashed . Can i have a clear and brilliant treatment without any adverse effect?
Answer: Clear and Brilliant laser and Melarase creams I would recommend Melarase Brightening creams including Melarase AM, Melarase PM, Melapads, and Replenish creams followed by a series of 3 to 5 Clear and Brilliant lasers. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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Answer: Clear and Brilliant laser and Melarase creams I would recommend Melarase Brightening creams including Melarase AM, Melarase PM, Melapads, and Replenish creams followed by a series of 3 to 5 Clear and Brilliant lasers. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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July 28, 2018
Answer: Clear and Brilliant Permea Clear and brilliant permea is a great treatment for individuals of all skin type with melasma. Permea utilizes laser technology to increase the skins permeability, enhancing the effect of topical products after treatment. It is important to couple the permea treatment with a skin lightening agent. I highly recommend pre treating your skin 4 weeks prior to Permea treatment with a skin lightening agent such as hydroquinone. Following treatment, it is important to resume the skin lightening product. Please consult your clinician about discontinuing the skin lightening agent prior to the laser treatment and when it is safe to resume use again to minimize risk of adverse reaction. 4-6 treatments scheduled 2-4 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results. Please note using permea without a topical skin lightening agent will yield subpar results.
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July 28, 2018
Answer: Clear and Brilliant Permea Clear and brilliant permea is a great treatment for individuals of all skin type with melasma. Permea utilizes laser technology to increase the skins permeability, enhancing the effect of topical products after treatment. It is important to couple the permea treatment with a skin lightening agent. I highly recommend pre treating your skin 4 weeks prior to Permea treatment with a skin lightening agent such as hydroquinone. Following treatment, it is important to resume the skin lightening product. Please consult your clinician about discontinuing the skin lightening agent prior to the laser treatment and when it is safe to resume use again to minimize risk of adverse reaction. 4-6 treatments scheduled 2-4 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results. Please note using permea without a topical skin lightening agent will yield subpar results.
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Lasers do not work for melasma I see a TON of melasma in my practice. Clear and brilliant is NOT a good treatment for melasma. In fact, anything based on generating heat is not a good treatment for melasma. Melasma responds better to creams and peels. Heat based treatments such as laser can make melasma worse.
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Lasers do not work for melasma I see a TON of melasma in my practice. Clear and brilliant is NOT a good treatment for melasma. In fact, anything based on generating heat is not a good treatment for melasma. Melasma responds better to creams and peels. Heat based treatments such as laser can make melasma worse.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Clear and Brilliant for Melasma Hi sitadeo, thanks for the great question. This subject happens to be a passion of mine as I've devoted most of my career trying to understand the way light, laser and energy based systems react with darker skin types.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Clear and Brilliant for Melasma Hi sitadeo, thanks for the great question. This subject happens to be a passion of mine as I've devoted most of my career trying to understand the way light, laser and energy based systems react with darker skin types.
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September 27, 2016
Answer: Clear + Brilliant for melasma The Clear + Brilliant works well for patients with melasma, particularly the 1927 nm Permea handpiece. However, multiple treatments (4-6) are required. You likely will not see a big difference in your melasma after just 1 treatment, which is all you have time for prior to your event. Actually, I probably wouldn't recommend a laser treatment so close to your event even if it is something as gentle as the Clear + Brilliant.
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September 27, 2016
Answer: Clear + Brilliant for melasma The Clear + Brilliant works well for patients with melasma, particularly the 1927 nm Permea handpiece. However, multiple treatments (4-6) are required. You likely will not see a big difference in your melasma after just 1 treatment, which is all you have time for prior to your event. Actually, I probably wouldn't recommend a laser treatment so close to your event even if it is something as gentle as the Clear + Brilliant.
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