What is Melasma?
Melasma is the appearance of irregular areas of dark skin on the face, neck, and forearms. These gray, tan, or brownish spots often appear more frequently among females with darker skin colors. They may be caused by UV exposure or hormonal fluctuations, such as those that take place during pregnancy and menopause. The providers perform melasma treatment at A&A Med Spa with the Alma Harmony XL PRO laser. This innovative treatment works through targeted laser energy to help diminish dark spots and splotches on the skin. Set up an appointment at our Montclair, CA location to find out if laser melasma treatment can help even out your complexion and give you a renewed sense of confidence!
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes melasma?
Melasma-induced hyperpigmentation can occur anytime throughout a person's life. It is generally thought to be the result of hormonal fluctuations, including those that accompany birth control medications and pregnancy. Less prevalent causes that are often connected to melasma are sun damage, stress, and genetics. Changes in our body chemistry for any of these reasons can result in skin cells generating extra pigment.
How does laser treatment for melasma work?
During treatment with Harmony XL PRO laser technology, your technician will focus a targeted beam of light into the hyperpigmented regions of your skin. The laser can be adjusted in wavelength so that it reacts with pigment molecules of a specific color, effectively breaking down hyperpigmentation and leaving the rest of your skin untouched. The broken-up pigment molecules can then be absorbed naturally back into your body. While the targeted areas might take on a darker appearance, briefly while the pigment is being reabsorbed, they will most likely become less noticeable after about a week.
Does melasma come back after laser treatment?
While laser treatments can work to decrease the appearance of melasma, more pigmented spots can still develop as time goes on. Periodic treatment sessions may be scheduled to help preserve your results.
What is the cost of laser melasma treatment?
At A&A Medspa, the cost of treatment for melasma with laser technology varies based on personal factors, such as location. Our team will create a treatment program to help meet your goals and talk with you about the convenient payment methods taken at our Montclair, CA, practice.
