I have melasma mixed with facial redness and tend to have more sensitive skin. I desperately would like to do something this winter to address that and aging. I am 34 and have had volume loss and forehead wrinkles and fine lines pop up everywhere. I just feel dull and tired looking. I am always scared of making things worse though. Which peel do you think would be best?
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December 11, 2019
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan
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Hi there, To answer your question it is best to have the second application of Cosmelan 1 applied 4 to 6 weeks after the first application. This really gives you the best results! Also keep in mind that the Cosmelan 2 is to be used 3 days after to help treat any remaining spots. Best of lu...
Hi Mindy. 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 like Cosmelan, microneedling/PRP, Aerolase, and sometimes Erbium (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal...