What is Melasma?
Melasma is a common condition that occurs when uneven patches of dark skin appear on the face, forearms, and neck. These tan, gray, or brownish pigmented areas normally develop symmetrically around the brow, nose, cheeks, upper lip, or chin. Melasma develops more frequently in women with darker skin and is thought to be triggered by UV exposure or hormones, like those associated with menopause and pregnancy. Quad City Medical Aesthetics offers melasma treatment with Harmony XL PRO laser technology from Alma. This minimally invasive procedure employs gentle laser energy to help reduce the presence of pigmented areas of melasma. Schedule a skin evaluation at our Dewey, AZ office to find out whether melasma laser treatment might help enhance your skin's appearance.
MELASMA faq
What causes melasma?
As a common skin condition, melasma can occur anytime throughout an individual's life. It's commonly thought to be the result of hormonal fluctuations, like those that are experienced with pregnancy and birth control pills. Less common sources that are generally related to melasma include damage from UV rays, stress, and genetics.
How does laser treatment for melasma work?
To perform melasma treatment with the Harmony XL PRO laser handpiece, a member of our highly skilled team will direct intense light energy into darkly pigmented spots on the top layer of your skin. The light will effectively work to break down pigmentation so that it can be absorbed naturally by your body. While pigmented spots may darken at first, they will most likely become less noticeable over the course of a week or so.
Does melasma come back after laser treatment?
Even though laser procedures can help lessen the appearance of melasma, new pigmented splotches can still develop as time goes on. A number of treatment sessions may be recommended to help extend your results.
What is the cost of laser melasma treatment?
At Quad City Medical Aesthetics, the price of melasma laser treatment is calculated according to individual skin concerns. Our staff will design a treatment program to help target your goals and explain the convenient payment methods taken at our Dewey, AZ practice.
