What is Melasma?
- Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches and spots, usually on the face, which are darker than your skin tone.
What is main cause of melasma?
- Factors contributing to melasma include ultraviolet (UV) radiation, pregnancy, hormonal therapies, cosmetics.
What is the difference between hyperpigmentation and melasma?
- Melasma are large patches of discoloration while sun spots and hyperpigmentation appear as small concentrated circles.
How to treat Melasma?
- The picosecond speed generates photo-acoustic energy, effectively clearing melasma without stimulating further melanin production. There is minimal heat involved and less risk of exacerbating melasma.
Why is my pigmentation darker after Pico laser?
- Hyperpigmentation can darken 4-7 days after the treatment and start to lighten 10-14 days later. The immune system then sends white blood cells to the area to remove the broken down pigmentation.
How many laser sessions to remove melasma?
- You will see immediate improvements after the first session, but three to four sessions spaced 30 days apart will yield the greatest results.
What is the best treatment for melasma?
- PicoWay is the best picosecond laser that delivers energy in extremely short pulses, making it an effective tool for treating pigmented lesions, melasma and tattoos.