I have had 6 Microdermabrasion treatments and do not see a significant improvement. I'm concerned. I may be paying for a service that will not treat Melasma and want to know what treatment will address this?
January 7, 2018
Answer: Microdermabrasion combined with Melarase AM and Melarase PM to improve pigmentation Microdermabrasion is an superficial treatment and cannot change or alter the functioning of a hyperstimulated melanocyte. I would recommend melanocyte cellular control with the Melarase AM and Melarase PM products. Our practice specializes in melasma treatment in Los Angeles. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
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January 7, 2018
Answer: Microdermabrasion combined with Melarase AM and Melarase PM to improve pigmentation Microdermabrasion is an superficial treatment and cannot change or alter the functioning of a hyperstimulated melanocyte. I would recommend melanocyte cellular control with the Melarase AM and Melarase PM products. Our practice specializes in melasma treatment in Los Angeles. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
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November 28, 2009
Answer: Microdermabrasion won't work for melasma Microdermabrasion is a technique which involves cleaning the outer layers of skin from the epidermis. The pigmentation with melasma is much deeper. Your observations are correct: Microdermabrasion won't help much if at all. Melasma is a challenging problem to treat with any topical, IPL, or laser based therapy.
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November 28, 2009
Answer: Microdermabrasion won't work for melasma Microdermabrasion is a technique which involves cleaning the outer layers of skin from the epidermis. The pigmentation with melasma is much deeper. Your observations are correct: Microdermabrasion won't help much if at all. Melasma is a challenging problem to treat with any topical, IPL, or laser based therapy.
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