Melasma
Hormones play a major role in causing Melasma. A combination of sun exposure, genetics and estrogen (pregnancy, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement, or your own hormones) causes discoloration to skin on the face. Most common in geographic areas with strong sun exposure, such as here in Arizona.
- Melasma Treatment involves:
- Reducing the cause of pigment production.
- Inhibit production of melanin pigment with skin bleaches such as prescription HQ and botanical skin lighteners.
- Remove pigment with exfoliants, retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids.
- Strict daily sun protection with broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher.
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL®) or LUX 1540 Laser Treatment
Laser Removal of Melasma
One of the most effective treatments of Melasma is laser skin resurfacing. The lasers used in laser skin resurfacing for this type of facial discoloration deliver brief high-energy beams of light to remove the outermost layers of the skin to remove the pigmented areas, evening the skin’s tone and returning it to pre-pregnancy clarity.
The laser procedure is highly precise and can target a specific portion of the face or can be performed on the entire face. The whole process takes between fifteen minutes to a little over an hour, depending upon the size and location of the damaged area.
Along the way, laser resurfacing can end up treating other imperfections and irregularities in skin pigment and texture. In addition, the laser will also tighten collagen within the skin’s tissue, to restore elasticity, creating a more youthful appearance.
Make an appointment today with BIOCOSMETIC CENTER so we can help you decide the best treatment for you. Please contact our expert staff today for a free consultation.
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Other popular services offered by Biocosmetic Center include the anti-aging benefits of Bio-Identical Hormones, Botox, Facial Resurfacing, Photofacials, Skin Tightening, Dermal Fillers, Laser Removal of Age/Liver spots, Liposuction, Spider Veins, Acne Treatments, Scar Removal, Laser Hair Removal, and more. Biocosmetic Center patients see extreme benefits from their personalized packages put together by our industry professionals.
