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Goodbye Melasma...I Hope! - Woodland Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM MaterialGirl29
2 months post
Post op almost 2 months
$250
So I have discovered something new...
As most of us know melasma is a hormone related issue.
I couldn't figure out why after the Cosmelan I would have days where my dark patches looked so good and other days looked so dark. So dark that I had a friend ask me what the black was on my face. Crushed my feelings! I mean, come on! I've been working so hard to get this under control...still using the take home products daily, sunblock and staying out of the sun.
Anyhow, I did some research. Turns out a hormone called MSH can trigger the spots and if you can get it under control, the spots my actually reverse. I don't know how much faith I have in this, but I'm getting my hormone levels tested tomorrow.
Fingers crossed! XX
As most of us know melasma is a hormone related issue.
I couldn't figure out why after the Cosmelan I would have days where my dark patches looked so good and other days looked so dark. So dark that I had a friend ask me what the black was on my face. Crushed my feelings! I mean, come on! I've been working so hard to get this under control...still using the take home products daily, sunblock and staying out of the sun.
Anyhow, I did some research. Turns out a hormone called MSH can trigger the spots and if you can get it under control, the spots my actually reverse. I don't know how much faith I have in this, but I'm getting my hormone levels tested tomorrow.
Fingers crossed! XX
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UPDATED FROM MaterialGirl29
15 days post
2 week post op
Not sure I think it was worth the peel.
It definitely lightened a little bit, however, I'm now relying on the cream twice a day to work.
It lightened the area of my sunstache uber my nose, but not near the corners of my mouth and now that seems even more pronounced.
It's a little frustrating.
It definitely lightened a little bit, however, I'm now relying on the cream twice a day to work.
It lightened the area of my sunstache uber my nose, but not near the corners of my mouth and now that seems even more pronounced.
It's a little frustrating.
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May 13, 2016
You look great but I can see what your talking about with the corners of your mouth. I have the same exact problems that you've had with my melasma. Nothing has worked and BBL made it so much worse and brought out more melasma.
I looked into this procedure and the only Dr that does it near me charges $825 yikes!! Keep us posted I'm willing to try anything at this point.
I never had to wear face makeup until this nightmare started 4 years ago. So frustrating:(
I looked into this procedure and the only Dr that does it near me charges $825 yikes!! Keep us posted I'm willing to try anything at this point.
I never had to wear face makeup until this nightmare started 4 years ago. So frustrating:(
May 13, 2016
Totally the same...my skin was FLAWLESS until kids. It's a fair exchange....but, it really sucks!
August 18, 2017
Same as ladies! I just can't believe that there is no 'real/long time' cure - very frustrating (and sad at times)
May 18, 2016
Thank you for posting your journey!! I think my next step will be Fraxel but I'm scared! I've been through the same hell trying everything and spending tons of money. More recently I do microderm/light peel every 2 weeks and use a dermatologist prescribed mix of 4%hydroquinone + 4% Kojic acid. This combo is the best at keeping my issues at bay but not perfect. My derm says the Rx will need to be something I always use + sunscreen. Caution to any readers- if trying to get pregnant or become pregnant make sure you discuss with doc, many of these treatments are very dangerous and shouldn't be used during that time.
UPDATED FROM MaterialGirl29
7 days post
1 week post-procedure
Well I definitely see an improvement. The melasma is not totally gone on my cheeks, but a lot of the superficial spots from breakouts are gone, as is my sunstache.
Im still a little red/brown, I thought that would be gone by now. Not sure how long that takes to go back to my normal skin tone.
I also still a little flakey but nothing terrible or that my moisturizer can't handle.
It seems like everything keeps lightening, so I will post another picture in a week or two.
Im still a little red/brown, I thought that would be gone by now. Not sure how long that takes to go back to my normal skin tone.
I also still a little flakey but nothing terrible or that my moisturizer can't handle.
It seems like everything keeps lightening, so I will post another picture in a week or two.
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May 7, 2016
Looking good! Thanks for the daily updates! I've got my #1 mask on now. She put a LOT on. Looks like peanut butter on my face and stings. Where'd you get it done?
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