GREAT Skin/ Melasma Results with Dr. Mesa - Livingston, NJ

First he analyzes your skin, then every 4 weeks, based on your results, he adjusts how/when/and where on your face to use each of the products.

Just saw him for Botox great results and I totally forgot to talk about my melasma. I have the obagi line too

The way Dr. Mesa prescribes it. He meets with you every four weeks and examines your skin. He then adjusts how to use one or more of the products. He also adjusts the strength of tretonin. I do not have before and after pictures. But I can say this: I am half Latina and half Italian. I have a medium olive complexion. I had noticeable dark marks on my cheeks, almost like two distinct wings, one on each cheek. I also had a very noticeable dark marks on my upper lip. It looked like a mustache in pictures. I had a few spots appearing on my nose and one on my forehead. I struggled and researched, and saw different doctors for ways to get rid of my melasma for years as I saw the spots grow and more appear. Frankly, it sucked. Nothing worked. It was, at times, depressing. I'm sure anyone who has it can relate. But after about 60 days on Obagi with Dr. Mesa I noticed a big improvement! All those marks had lightened considerably! And the clear outlines were blurred... The spots were going away. The spot on my forehead is gone. The wing on my right cheek is virtually gone as is the spot above my right upper lip. The other side is much much lighter, and I have to look at my face at certain angles to see the spots. I continue to see improvement. Now, I'm still on the treatment so I predict I'll see even more improvement and no new spots... Which is just as important. Melasma is very difficult to treat. And I may not be able to rid myself completely of it, but so far I've never seen better results and I'm very happy. PLUS, my skin looks radiant and glowing. I know how discouraging it can be to have Melasma. That is why I'm posting all this information. If you struggle with Melasma as I have for so long... I would definitely go to Dr. Mesa.
P.s. Unfortunately I do not have before/after pictures available to post right now.

hey, does your doc tell you how to maintain your results? it's one thing to get clearance but how about staying cleared. what is his opinion about it?

Yes. He plans on putting me on a maintenance program. I can write about that when I move into that phase. As I mentioned, I am not finished with the Obagi yet. I have never had my Melasma clear up, so this is a huge improvement and I look forward and am excited to see even more results. And if you have Melasma... You will likely be working to keep it under control for an indefinite period of time. It rarely just disappears for good. I'm extremely happy with the amazing progress and results I have seen so far.

Hey sounds great. I can relate to you since i am struggling to find right treatment for my melasma. I am also treating it internally which I think is the long term strategy for me. There is something wrong with our bodies. My complete focus is on my diet. I drink loads of water, eat loads of raw vegetables and fruits, and high protein and fats food. Minimal carbs and sugars. Also, taking Vitamin C, MSM, grapefruit seed extract, phycogenol, zinc, calcium and magnesium. Will add Gluthione tablets soon as well. Internal cure may take many years but for me I have to try my best. I really hope melasma won't stay with me indefinitely. If my body finds it's balance again, that should help melasma go away. Hope you also work on your diet too. Hey, would really appreciate hearing about your maintenance plan. do provide full details as it will help me too in case my derm is not as talented as yours. All the best.