Melasma is a particularly difficult pigmentation to treat. Though it can never be cured, appropriately treated melasma can be lightened and the cosmetic appearance improved.
Melasma appears as map like brown patches most commonly on upper lip, cheeks and the forehead.
Melasma is caused from sun exsposure + oestrogen which is why it occurs in women and more common while on the oral contraceptive pill.
Sunscreen is the most important treatment measure you can take.
A combination of peel and prescription lightening agent are effective in fading melasma in a high percentage of women.
IPL and other inappropriate treatments can worsen melasma.
Newer Fraxel lasers can be used, however the expense of these means it is worth trialling peels and lightening agents first.
Skin Revision Treatment of Melasma
We have found that combinations of prescription creams, hydroquinone and a series of peels can be effective in achieving some lightening of melasma.
If you are interested in treatment you do need to book in with one of our Doctors to get treatment prescription and there is a consultation fee which is claimable on Medicare.
Or you can get a free assessment with one of our therapists first to get a diagnosis and treatment advice first.
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