Age spots, sun spots, freckles, post-acne blemishes, and melasma all belong to a condition called hyperpigmentation, in which patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin. This is common, and it can occur in women and men of all ages and skin types.
According to MD, hyperpigmentation is triggered by two factors—prolonged exposure to sunlight without protection and inflammation, which can occur from acne breakouts or when intense laser treatments are used on the skin.
Treating hyperpigmentation isn’t always easy. Pigmented spots and plaques can be found near the surface of the skin or in the deeper layers of the skin, or both. While pigments that appear in the topmost layers of the skin respond well to lasers and other medical treatments, pigments found in deeper layers of the skin or in multiple layers of the skin can present more difficulty, and the darker the pigment, the more difficult it is to treat.
Melasma: One of the Hardest Types of Hyperpigmentation to Treat
Melasma, which is a brownish patch, is one of the more difficult types of hyperpigmentation to treat.
Melasma is a very common skin disease. Roughly translated, it means ‘black spot’ and it often occurs on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead. It’s also known as a “pregnancy mask” because it’s commonly seen in women between the ages of 30 and 40, pregnant women, and women taking oral contraceptives or undergoing hormone therapy.
Melasma is notoriously difficult to treat because it often occurs in the deeper layers of the skin, making it difficult to target with treatment, and it is also prone to recurrence.
Laser treatments are often used to address hyperpigmentation. But not all hyperpigmentation problems are the same, and not all lasers are the same—for example, some lasers use less targeted wavelengths and are therefore less effective.
Fortunately, when it comes to tackling more stubborn hyperpigmentation, such as melasma, the more advanced laser, Picolris, can help. It is a picosecond laser that uses very short pulse durations and is good at removing many forms of hyperpigmentation.
Picolris is suitable for all skin types and skin tones. Picolris is an FDA-approved picosecond laser for the treatment of melasma as well as other stubborn hyperpigmentation problems such as Hori’s nevus (blue-gray or taupe-like pigmentation on the cheeks) and nevus of ota (around the eyes) hyperpigmentation).
Large randomized controlled trials have shown that this laser treatment provides consistent and effective results for even the most difficult hyperpigmentation problems.
The key is in how Picolris’ “adjustable energy levels can be tailored for melasma treatment.” The wavelengths it uses allow the laser energy to easily target the pigment while generating minimal heat, which also helps prevent melasma recurrence. The result is an even, healthier, more youthful complexion.
What’s more, Picolris is suitable for all skin types and skin tones
Chloasma cannot be removed permanently. But it can be reduced and kept to a minimum, especially if you follow a diligent skincare routine
Always wear sunscreen: Try to avoid sun exposure for the first two days after your Picolris treatment, and apply a thicker layer of sunscreen for the first week.
Keep your skin hydrated: Since laser treatments can leave your skin feeling dry, hydrating peptide serums and nourishing creams can help speed up the healing process without touching your face unnecessarily.
Post time: Jun-01-2022