What is the best way to get rid of melasma? (Photo)
October 9, 2023
Asked By:anne.anne77 in Brașov, Județul Brașov, Romania
I have these melasma areas under my eyes and above the lip. They became visible after 6 Sylfirm X procedures I had for acne scars that ended Nov 2022. I have some remaining acne scars in one cheek. Will Co2 help or is Pico or other laser better? I also had taken progesterone treatment. The melasma is not well defined in shape, it is diffused. I am wearing spf 50+ for years now, all year long, and reapply correctly. Also I have some small hiperpigmented spots from acne on my cheeks.
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Answer: CO2 can help resurface the skin and improve appearance. Melasma can also be treated by doing a Cosmelan peel.
Hello AE2112! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. I am sorry to hear this! Patients may experience redness and swelling following a CO2 laser treating. Additionally, after having CO2 laser resurfacing, patient may have increased skin...
Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...
Many different titles in the medical field may be trained as a CO2 technician. In my clinic, myself and my RN's are specifically trained on the CO2 laser and certified through the Lutronic company ( as we have a Lutronic CO2).