Hi All, I had one IPL treatment a year ago and it brought out some melasma I never had. I didn’t go back to go more treatments because I was fearful It would get worse. My melasma will come and go — I recently went on a cruise so it’s back. Thankfully, it’s a mild case but definitely noticeable. I am schedule for a physician choice of Arizona Peel next week. Do you think this will make my melasma worse? I’m getting the peel to treat large pores, texture issues and mild melasma. Thanks!
Answer: Melasma treatment Melasma is a very common skin condition in women 20-50 years of age. It is caused partly by sun, genetic, predisposition, and hormonal changes. It is characterized by three location patterns, central face, cheekbone, jawline, and upper lip. A beneficial treatment that targets melasma is with the palomar icon laser with the xf-1540 hand piece. Patient needs to be pre-treated by applying a thin layer of hydroquinone 4%, morning and night, two weeks prior to treatment. Please schedule a consultation with a physician before starting any treatments.
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Answer: Melasma treatment Melasma is a very common skin condition in women 20-50 years of age. It is caused partly by sun, genetic, predisposition, and hormonal changes. It is characterized by three location patterns, central face, cheekbone, jawline, and upper lip. A beneficial treatment that targets melasma is with the palomar icon laser with the xf-1540 hand piece. Patient needs to be pre-treated by applying a thin layer of hydroquinone 4%, morning and night, two weeks prior to treatment. Please schedule a consultation with a physician before starting any treatments.
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December 23, 2017
Answer: Melarase cream for melasma and chemical peels After a thorough skin prep with Melarase AM and Melarase PM; we would recommend the Covalent peel to help exfoliate the skin and improve the melasma.
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December 23, 2017
Answer: Melarase cream for melasma and chemical peels After a thorough skin prep with Melarase AM and Melarase PM; we would recommend the Covalent peel to help exfoliate the skin and improve the melasma.
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November 16, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. 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, Cosmelan, and sometimes erbium laser (coollaser) to get the best results. Melasma will need life-long maintenance. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 16, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. 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, Cosmelan, and sometimes erbium laser (coollaser) to get the best results. Melasma will need life-long maintenance. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 21, 2017
Answer: The best laser for sure for Melasma is the Picosure laser the Picosure fires 1,000 times faster than other lasers. This means that there is NO DOWNTIME!!!! there is often not even any redness. you should plan 3 treatments, spaced one month apart. david berman md
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November 21, 2017
Answer: The best laser for sure for Melasma is the Picosure laser the Picosure fires 1,000 times faster than other lasers. This means that there is NO DOWNTIME!!!! there is often not even any redness. you should plan 3 treatments, spaced one month apart. david berman md
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November 15, 2017
Answer: Rebound melasma and management options from IPL IPL can cause what is known as rebound melasma and should never be used as sole therapy. 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.
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November 15, 2017
Answer: Rebound melasma and management options from IPL IPL can cause what is known as rebound melasma and should never be used as sole therapy. 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.
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