According to Harvard Medical School, about 6 million American women develop dark patches on their faces, also known as melasma. As much as this hyperpigmentation is common and harmless, it can still destroy your confidence – but not with the right treatment.
In this post, we’ll talk about melasma, its causes, prevention tips, and the best treatment for melasma that you can explore. Keep reading to see what solution our clients swear by!
What is melasma?
- Epidermal melasma. This has a dark brown color and tends to respond well to melasma medication.
- Dermal melasma. This one tends to have a bluish or light brown color and not very responsive to treatments for melasma.
- Mixed melasma. This is the most common type that manifests as brown and bluish patches. It has good response to melasma treatments, which makes it easier to address.
Melasma treatment options and how they work
While there’s no absolute cure for melasma, there are solutions that help reduce its appearance. In that case, here are some of the best melasma treatments that might work for you:
1. Laser treatments
If you’re looking for the best treatments for melasma, we highly recommend our laser melasma treatment. This is non-invasive and FDA-approved to lighten melasma without damaging your surrounding skin.
Many of our clients with hyperpigmentation seek us for this treatment, even those with sensitive and aging skin. The best thing is that each of our session can be scheduled during your lunch hour – it’s fast and has no serious downtime!
For this treatment for melasma, we use the state-of-the-art Candela PicoWay® laser that works well for all kinds of melasma. It’s also safe for a wide range of skin types both as a short-term and long-term melasma laser treatment.
Aside from that, this treatment is popular for both women and men, thanks to its guaranteed results.
As a melasma medication, our laser treatment targets the hyperpigmentation like a tattoo. It breaks down the pigment fragments, allowing the body to flush it out naturally.
Unlike plastic surgery or deep peels, our laser melasma treatment doesn’t damage the surrounding skin. It’s also effective in treating other blemishes like wrinkles, acne scars, freckles, and so on. So if you’re looking for a way on how to cure melasma from the inside, this might be the perfect solution for you.
Feel free to contact us at Pure Skin Laser Center if you want to know more about our laser treatment for melasma!
2. Chemical peel
Another way on how to remove melasma on face is to try a chemical peel. This will help lighten the hyperpigmentation while targeting other problem areas on your face.
However, you should know that not all peels are made equal. You have to check its depth and how much downtime you have to prepare for.
If you’re looking for a less invasive peel, our Perfect Derma Peel might suit you well. This is a medium-depth and medical-grade peel that will resurface your healthier skin in just one week.
As a medical treatment for melasma, this peel has a combination of glutathione, TCA, retinoic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C, Phenol, and Kojic acid as active ingredients. It’s also safe for all skin types, making it a great solution for hyperpigmentation.
Aside from melasma, the Perfect Derma Peel is also effective in reducing sun damage, actinic keratosis, acne scars, and wrinkles. We will also provide you with a Patient Home Care Kit to ensure that you’ll achieve clear skin in a matter of days.
If you want to know how to get rid of melasma using this peel, feel free to reach out to us today. Our aesthetician will conduct a quick consultation to discuss our treatment and how it can help your skin.
3. Microneedling
Microneedling is another way on how to remove melasma in face without the use of peels. Instead of using chemicals, microneedling will create tiny tears on your skin using a microneedle pen. These small injuries will initiate the body’s healing process, including collagen production for a smoother and younger-looking skin.
For this treatment, we combine it with hyaluronic acid to boost the health of your skin. Aside from melasma, our microneedling treatment is also effective in reducing the appearance of stretch marks, acne scarring, burns, and enlarged pores.
However, microneedling may require some level of downtime as your skin recovers from the redness and tiny injuries. Still, the results are worth the try if you want to avoid surgical procedures.
4. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is a melasma skin care routine you can do to even out your skin tone. With our PRP treatment, we source the platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, making it a safe way to rejuvenate your skin.
With regular treatment, PRP can lighten your melasma without having to resort to peels or harsh procedures. It’s also popular to our clients dealing with stubborn melasma spots.
Aside from hyperpigmentation, PRP is also effective in reducing signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. It’s very effective in boosting collagen production even for hair restoration treatments.
However, PRP isn’t for everyone. We don’t recommend it to individuals with patients with blood disorders, taking blood thinners, or have an active infection. If you want to confirm if this is the right solution for your melasma, don’t hesitate to book a consultation with our specialist.
Say goodbye to melasma with our laser treatment!
Have you tried melasma treatment creams but nothing worked? Instead of buying yet another lotion or cream, you can try the treatments above in our medical spa!
At Pure Skin Laser Center, we offer a wide range of skin treatments that help lighten and prevent hyperpigmentation. Aside from melasma, we can also help reduce the appearance of your wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, skin tags, spider veins, and more!
Feel free to contact us today to schedule a consultation with our aesthetician. Whether it’s laser treatment, derma peel, PRP, or microneedling, rest assured that your skin is on the best hands with us!
