Cure Skin Melasma With The Fraxel Laser
Melasma is a skin condition that can be treated with a Fraxel Laser. It is characterized by patches of brown or tan discoloration on the forehead, cheeks, lips, nose or forearms that is caused by the overproduction of pigment. If it appears on the face, it is quite often symmetrical. It affects six million American women annually. It is especially common in Hispanics, Asians and women of Middle Eastern ancestry.
The causes of melasma are not completely understood. It is thought to be the stimulation of melanocytes by the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone to produce more melanin when the skin is in the sun. Pregnancy and birth control pills may also cause melasma.
Melasma has been treated with enzyme inhibitors, depigmenting agents, bleaches, steroids, pulsed light, acid facial peels and aggressive dermabrasion techniques. These are usually not effective. The FDA approved Fraxel Laser is highly effective. Please contact our office for a consultation. We can show you how the Fraxel Laser can help diminish the melasma and restore your skin to its youthful glow.
