I had resurfacing of eyelids a few months ago. The doctor claims it was fully ablative Erbium laser 20 microns dialled in 10 hz, and then fractional co2 core 5% 80 mj, 3 passes. Skin peeled when I gently washed off my makeup at 3 weeks. Painful to touch for a long time. Developed hypertrophic and atrophic scarring, and have had vbeam and 5fu / steroid to treat. I read 20 microns is a weekend peel depth and that is doesn't reach the dermis. Is this information consistent?
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I would use a combination of Melarase Brightening Kit followed by light Limelight IPL to help prep the skin and remove dark discoloration and capillaries. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
Though reported to help in certain cases of melasma, it can worsen other cases, especially if a tyrosinase inhibitor is not used with this treatment. Melasma can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even ...
No formal studies on the effects of steam and melasma, so unlike you will get a scientific answer. We know that UV and hormones mediate this condition, but steam will have no effect on melanocyte activity (unless I am proved wrong by recent studies). Melasma is a very common cause of skin ...