Is it safe to have laser treatment for melasma while pregnant?

Once again we can not give a definitive explanation without more history and a clinical exam. It may represent CUTIS APLASIA. The cure is relatively simple given the location and size. A Plastic or Dermatological surgeon can excise the area and join up the hair bearing areas. All the bestDr...

Thank you for your question.   I would recommend to start using hydroquinone 4% morning and night six weeks prior to laser treatment. Fractional treatment is very effective for suppressing discoloration and evening out skintone.  Skinpen which is a microneedling device that would also be bene...

Thank you for your question. If you are starting to feel more symptoms with your birth mark, I would recommend visiting with a specialist, namely a dermatologist.  They would be able to make sure there is nothing to be concerned about and diagnose the type of birth mark you have.

This is absolutely normal and will fade in time. I usually perform a series of Pulse Dye Laser or V Beam treatments one week after sutures are out. 3-4 sessions of laser will markedly fade the redness, and improve the scar as well. All the bestDr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBrisbane, Australia

The pulse dye laser or V Beam can be successful in over 90% of cases. You will require between 4-8 treatments. Birthmarks on the face do better than those on the limbs.  Red birthmarks such as PWS are easier to treat than brown ones. All the bestDr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBrisbane,...

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is not rare after laser resurfacing. Avoid sun exposure and wear a good sunscreen at all times while outside. Creams like Kojic acid, hydroquinone and Lytera can help. If it doesn't go away after 3 months I would consider adding Intense Pulse Light to the...