Dark spots/Melasma Treatment

Service Description

PicoSure PicoSure is a laser that turns energy into pressure as opposed to heat. It works quickly to treat melasma below your skin at its source. The procedure itself is quick and only slightly uncomfortable. You may experience a stinging sensation similar to a rubber band snapping on skin. One study Trusted Source found that PicoSure reduces melasma without other reported side effects like hyperpigmentation. You should see some improvement after the first session, but three to four sessions spaced about 30 days apart will yield the greatest results. You should see full results in 3 to 6 months. You may need follow-up treatments because sometimes melasma clears days after laser therapy, but could returns in about 3 months, depending on hormonal levels and skin condition. It is a skin condition that REQUIRES CONSISTENT TREATMENT & FOLLOW-UPS EVER FEW MONTHS. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CONDITION: Melasma is a skin condition that causes gray or brown spots of discoloration on your skin. It can happen to anyone, and is not dangerous to your health, but it can be an annoying cosmetic issue. Melasma most commonly involves sun-exposed areas of your skin including: cheeks upper lip chin forehead other sun-exposed skin (occasionally) It is caused by melanocytes in skin creating extra pigmentation, and melasma often affects women with darker complexions because they have more melanocytes. The most important factor in development of melasma is sun exposure. Melasma is also associated with female hormones, and it is more common in people who are pregnant or taking hormonal birth control. Melasma can also be caused by genetics and certain medications.