How many RevLite sessions are generally needed for upper lip melasma?

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My melasma responds well to RevLite I find picosure interesting but not in my price range atm. I have upper lip melasma, each RevLite it was nicer. I got 4 sessions @4 months apart. Would I benefit from sessions monthly? Would 10 sessions or more help me better than spacing them so far apart (was a money issue) I've tried hydroquinone, triluma, yet to try retinA though. peels do nothing for me. All of a sudden after a lot of stress and eating very badly and my melasma moustache is ruining life.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Skin discoloration is a very prevalent problem in women over the age of twenty.  It is also increasingly common in men with increased sun exposure, but mainly occurs in women. 
Risk factors include thyroid disease, sun exposure, hormones, pregnancy, family history, PIH, and birth control. Melarase AM and Melarase PM have been extremely effective in reducing pigmentation associated with skin discoloration and hyperstimulation of melanocytes. 
In my practice, patients with hyperpigmentation benefit from twice daily application of the creams. Melarase AM in the morning, followed by Melarase PM in the evening. Melarase AM contains four active sunblocks, so additional sunscreen is not needed unless your sun exposure is very high or you had a recent procedure/laser. SPF of 30. Melarase PM contains active skin lighteners to even out skin pigmentation. If you are concerned about the development of pigmentation, contact our office to discuss details and to obtain a regimen for Melarase. 
Laser therapy works but must be combined with a therapeutic topical program before and after therapy. 
Recommendations:  5-step Daily Brightening Kit has everything you need to improve dark spots, skin discoloration, melasma, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, hormones, scarring, and the environment. It’s a powerful daily brightening kit that can help bring out your skin’s natural, healthy glow. Ideal for use on the face, neck, and hands. 
Includes: Melaclenz, Melapads, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, Elevase, and Spectrase
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
#Realself100 Surgeon

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Melasma can not be completely
cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is
extremely sensitive to UV and 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.

I prefer to use a combination of
creams and laser for melasma. Hydroquinone can be used (5-8%), along with
vitamin A creams. I usually start my patients on laser (low dose Q switch or
Picosure) a few weeks after they commence on creams. If Revlite or C6 is used, space 10-14 days apart - 8 to 10 sessions ideal

In some cases I combine glycolic
AHA peels, and in other cases I use a tablet called Tranexamic acid to help.

More information on available
treatments in the Web Reference below. In Melbourne, see either Dr Michelle Rodriguez or Dr Phillip Bekhor, both well respected and excellent dermatologist.

All the best,

Dr Davin Lim

Laser, surgical and aesthetic
dermatologist

Brisbane, Australia

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