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Melasma (Mask Of Pregnancy)
Melasma is a skin condition in which patches of brown or tan discoloration appear on the forehead, cheeks, lips, nose or forearms as a result of the body’s sudden overproduction of pigment. Sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy," melasma can afflict anyone, but is most often triggered in women—especially during the hormonal fluctuations associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptive use or hormone replacement therapy. Melasma affects an estimated six million people in the US alone. Though not dangerous, the condition can cause embarrassment and undermine self-confidence.
Conventional remedies for melasma include enzyme inhibitors, depigmenting agents, bleaches, steroids, pulsed light, acid facial peels and aggressive dermabrasion techniques. Seldom are such strategies effective. Traditional laser treatments can also produce lackluster results. No wonder so many people give up and simply hide themselves behind heavy makeup. A breakthrough finally came when the FDA approved Fraxel® Laser Treatment for melasma after studies showed that the new laser could be highly effective even in cases where traditional therapies had failed.
"We are delighted to finally have a successful laser treatment to offer patients who have been forced to view the world through a mask that could never be removed. With the Fraxel® Laser’s unique approach of using millions of microscopic thermal spots to gently resurface only portions of skin at a time, we can now penetrate deep enough to eliminate the melanocytes that cause melasma." Fraxel® Laser Treatment, with its gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation and rapid healing time, is now available for melasma sufferers of all skin types.
"After getting off the birth control pill and having a hysterectomy, I developed melasma on my face that was really noticeable. With the Fraxel® Laser, I noticed a remarkable improvement in these brown spots after only one treatment—even in areas that were really dark brown. I’ve had three treatments with Fraxel® Laser so far—my melasma is clear and the overall texture of my skin seems better as well."
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