Which laser treatment works better on hyper pigmentation and melasma?

June 2, 2017
Asked By:giolla in Vancouver, BC

Hi, I have had some hyper-pigmentation and melasma on my face for few years. I have been told Revlite SI and Picosure is the best machine to deal my skin issue. However, I've found those two machine is working better for green and ink color, I am so confused which one is better in term of my skin condition? Thanks!

Answers (9)

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March 29, 2018

Answer: Effective Treatments for Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 29, 2018

Answer: Effective Treatments for Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2017

Answer: Melasma treatments with Melarase creams

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2017

Answer: Melasma treatments with Melarase creams

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 17, 2017

Answer: Avoid laser for melasma

Zein E. Obagi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 17, 2017

Answer: Avoid laser for melasma

Zein E. Obagi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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June 5, 2017

Answer: Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp, peels

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 5, 2017

Answer: Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Treatment--Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant / Fraxel / Aerolase w Microneedling/prp, peels

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 23, 2017

Answer: How do you treat melasma ?

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Answer: How do you treat melasma ?

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