Pigment & Melasma
Laser Skin Treatment
FAST FACTS:
Fraxel Restore Dual Laser and Fraxel CO2 Laser treatments are the advanced gold standard treatments used to effectively treat pigment, melasma, scars, sun damaged and aging skin – Fraxel Laser stimulates the repair and rejuvenation of skin naturally.
The medical team at MD Cosmedical Solutions Cosmetic Clinics are Fraxel Laser experts with vast experience, and have performed over 30,000 Fraxel and Fotona Laser treatments since 2006.
MD Cosmedical Solutions Cosmetic Clinics utilise the advanced Fraxel Restore and Fraxel CO2 Laser technology that is patented with TGA, FDA and CE Certification.
Fraxel treatments are 30-60 minute non-surgical procedures with minimal downtime. Results continue to improve for 6 months and last for 3 to 5 years in most patients.
Fraxel Laser treatments may be combined with other treatments for synergistic and best results e.g. Fraxel CO2 Laser, Thermage Skin Tightening, Aptos Thread Lifts, Wrinkle Injections and Dermal Fillers.
Fraxel Restore and Fraxel CO2 Laser treatment pricing is determined by areas treated, and the number of areas to be treated – Competitive prices and Zip Pay are available.
Consultations are performed by Dr Buddy Beaini and medical consultants – MD Cosmedical Solutions are reputable cosmetic clinics in operation since 2001. Cosmetic medical procedures may have small risks or variable results, and some patients may not be suitable for certain procedures. However there are no risks of traditional surgery or general anaesthesia as these procedures are non-surgical.
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Skin pigmentation and melasma affects most people, regardless of ethnic background, skin colour or age. Skin may either appear lighter or darker than normal and there may be blotchy, uneven areas, patches of brown-grey discoloration or freckling. Skin pigmentation and melasma disorders occur because the body produces either too much or too little melanin.
Skin pigmentation is generally a harmless condition, but it can cause many cosmetic issues in those who experience discolouration in visible areas of their bodies such as the face, neck, décolletage and hands. Genetics, sun exposure, age, medication and pregnancy are all contributors to skin discolouration. For many individuals, the appearance of freckles or age spots is not a concern. For others, skin pigmentation can become noticeable to a point where individuals are self-conscious about their skin. When discomfort arises, then corrective treatment may be necessary.
WHAT IS SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA?
Skin pigmentation also known as hyperpigmentation, occurs when the melanin becomes overactive, causing darker spots to arise in the surrounding skin. Hyperpigmentation can affect any skin colour and can vary in intensity, but usually, the condition occurs in those who regularly expose themselves to the sun or who are born with naturally pigmented skin.
Many forms of hyperpigmentation exist, including age spots, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. Although some of these conditions are common, with many people choosing not to seek treatment for the discolouration on their skin, certain forms of hyperpigmentation can cause aesthetic concerns.
WHAT CAUSES SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA?
Certain skin pigmentation conditions are traced back to heredity factors. Freckles, for instance, are widely believed to occur due to genetic makeup. Other external factors play a role in whether our skin becomes discoloured including:
- Sun exposure
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, oral contraception & HRT
- Acne scarring or other skin injuries
- Certain medications (e.g. some antibiotics, antimalarial, antidepressants, chemotherapy medications)
- Some medical illnesses (e.g. Addison disease, cirrhosis, hemochromatosis)
Regardless of the specific cause of hyperpigmentation, the condition is likely to become more prominent with age, and with increased exposure to UV light – the cells in our skin that are responsible for melanin distribution typically become less controlled and result in dark patches of skin throughout the body.
HOW CAN SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA BE TREATED?
The treatments performed for hyperpigmentation depends on the specific cause and form of the condition. The treatment regime is determined during a consultation at MD Cosmedical Solutions. Some of the treatments for skin pigmentation include:
Fotona SP Dynamis – Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Fraxel Restore Dual Laser – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Fraxel Repair CO2 Laser – Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional CO2 laser technology.
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PIGMENT TREATMENT RESULTS
Fraxel Laser is a specialised treatment and achieving the best results depends on the following factors:
- Technology used – Fotona SP Dynamis, Fraxel Restore and Fraxel CO2 Lasers are the most advanced, effective and safest skin resurfacing treatments available – offering a wide range of laser modalities to treat all types of pigment
- Medical team experience – the doctors and registered nurses experience and technique which aim to maximize the final results
- MD Cosmedical Solutions have performed over 30,000 Fraxel & Fotona Laser treatments since 2006
The Fraxel and Fotona laser pigmentation treatments offer the gold standard state-of-the-art treatment for abnormal skin pigmentation removal of all causes. MD Cosmedical Solutions have vast experience and expertise in treating pigmentation and melasma.
Consultations are performed by Dr Buddy Beaini and medical consultants – MD Cosmedical Solutions are reputable cosmetic clinics in operation since 2001. Cosmetic medical procedures may have small risks or variable results, and some patients may not be suitable for certain procedures. However there are no risks of traditional surgery or general anaesthesia as these procedures are non-surgical.
Factors that play a role in whether our skin becomes discoloured includes the following:
- Sun exposure
- Genetic factors
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy
- Hormonal changes due to oral contraception & HRT (hormone replacement treatments)
- Acne scarring or other skin injuries
- Certain medications
Treatments for skin pigmentation & melasma include:
Fraxel Restore Dual Laser – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Fraxel Repair CO2 Laser – Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional CO2 laser technology.
Fotona SP Dynamis – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Whether you have mild to moderate skin damage, the most severe skin damage, or you just want prevention and maintenance, Fraxel Restore Laser treatment is what you have been waiting for.
Fraxel Restore Laser technology treats the following conditions:
- Ageing Skin
- Sun Damaged Skin
- Pigmentation, Melasma, Age Spots & Freckles
- Actinic Keratosis (precancerous lesions)
- Age Spots
- Wrinkles & Fine Lines
- Skin Pores
- Acne & Acne Scars
- Surgical, Trauma & Self Harm Scars
- Burn Scars
- Stretch Marks (i.e. pregnancy & weight loss stretch marks)
Clinical studies suggest that on average, an effective treatment regimen is normally 5 laser treatment sessions spaced approximately 4 weeks apart. Depending on your condition and schedule, you and the doctor may choose to space treatment sessions further apart. Results are immediate and progressive, with optimal improvement usually visible in 2 to 3 months. This time frame and treatment structure allow for complete healing and the production of new collagen and elastin to replace damaged tissue.
The Fraxel & Fotona laser treatments delivers remarkable results with minimal downtime. That means you can rejuvenate your skin on your lunch hour and quickly return to your normal activities.
In an initial consultation, your physician will determine the best laser treatment plan for your desired results. Then, when you’re ready for treatment, it will be performed in your physician’s clinic. Here’s what happens:
- The area of your skin to be treated is thoroughly cleansed
- A special topical anaesthetic cream is applied for about 30 – 60 minutes
- The treatment takes just 20 to 30 minutes for a full face treatment
Most patients describe an increased sensation of heat during the treatment. To minimise discomfort, a special prescription topical anaesthesia is applied before the procedure and cold air is used on the treatment area during the procedure. After the treatment, most patients feel like they have a sunburn, which usually diminishes within the first 24 hours.
After the procedure, depending on the aggressiveness of your Fraxel & Fotona Laser treatment, you will have some degree of redness, swelling or a sunburn sensation, which are signs that your body’s natural healing process is building new skin from the inside out. You can return to routine activities in as little as one hour or, for more aggressive treatments, after one day. A specialised skin care regimen will be prescribed by you MD Cosmedical Solutions doctor to protect, soothe, and further accentuate your Fraxel Laser treatment results.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin may feel as though it is sunburned, and it will appear pink or reddish. You can wear make-up to reduce the sunburned appearance. Your skin may naturally bronze over the next week or two. As with sunburn, your skin will flake and exfoliate normally. Use a moisturizer to reduce the appearance of dry flakes.
Excellent results are usually begin to be seen after the first treatment with the Fraxel & Fotona laser treatments. Typically the skin will look fresher and clearer, with noticeable improvement in skin texture and tone. These effects are evident after the first week, once the darkened pigmentation lifts from the skin surface. The skin texture continues to improve over successive weeks to months, as the structural changes in the skin improve with the body’s natural healing processes. Even greater improvements are achieved as the treatment programme is completed.
Results of Fraxel & Fotona lasers can last for many years depending on your particular condition and how you take care for your skin. Once your skin is treated, continue to protect it as described by your medical practitioner.
Swelling and redness are the most common side effects from Fraxel Restore treatment. Any swelling is typically minimal and subsides within a day or two, and any redness typically fades within a few days. Makeup is used in most instances so that patients may return to work the next day after treatment. Other temporary side effects may include minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking, and a bronzed skin appearance. There is a very limited risk of infection or scarring. The intensity and duration of side effects depend on the aggressiveness of treatment and on your particular healing characteristics. Your physician will provide specific instructions about what to expect and how to minimize any side effects
The aftercare for laser treatments is simple but important:
- Simple analgesia (e.g. Paracetamol or Nurofen) for the first
24 hours if required
- Ice application to the treated area for the 1st 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid excessive heat & harsh skin products for the 1st week
- The skin should be moisturised four times daily and the skin cleansed twice daily
- Make-up and sunscreen may be applied at any time immediately following treatment
Avoid direct sun exposure during the healing process and for at least 3 weeks after treatment. Wearing sunscreen of SPF 30 or 50 twice daily is important. Wearing sunglasses and wide brimmed hats is highly recommended when out in the sun. Naturally it is important to minimize sun damage in the future to prevent a recurrence of the same condition.
Unsightly pigmentation and melasma affects most people, regardless of ethnic background, skin colour or age. Skin may either appear lighter or darker than normal and there may be blotchy, uneven areas, patches of brown-grey discoloration or freckling. Skin pigmentation and melasma disorders occur because the body produces either too much or too little melanin.
Skin pigmentation is generally a harmless condition, but it can cause many cosmetic issues in those who experience discolouration in visible areas of their bodies such as the face, neck, décolletage and hands. Genetics, sun exposure, age, medication and pregnancy are all contributors to skin discolouration. For many individuals, the appearance of freckles or age spots is not a concern. For others, skin pigmentation can become noticeable to a point where individuals are self-conscious about their skin. When discomfort arises, then corrective treatment may be necessary.
WHAT IS SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA?
Skin pigmentation also known as hyperpigmentation, occurs when the melanin becomes overactive, causing darker spots to arise in the surrounding skin. Hyperpigmentation can affect any skin colour and can vary in intensity, but usually, the condition occurs in those who regularly expose themselves to the sun or who are born with naturally pigmented skin.
Many forms of hyperpigmentation exist, including age spots, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. Although some of these conditions are common, with many people choosing not to seek treatment for the discolouration on their skin, certain forms of hyperpigmentation can cause aesthetic concerns.
WHAT CAUSES SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA?
Certain skin pigmentation conditions are traced back to heredity factors. Freckles, for instance, are widely believed to occur due to genetic makeup. Other external factors play a role in whether our skin becomes discoloured including:
- Sun exposure
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, oral contraception & HRT
- Acne scarring or other skin injuries
- Certain medications (e.g. some antibiotics, antimalarial, antidepressants, chemotherapy medications)
- Some medical illnesses (e.g. Addison disease, cirrhosis, hemochromatosis)
Regardless of the specific cause of hyperpigmentation, the condition is likely to become more prominent with age, and with increased exposure to UV light – the cells in our skin that are responsible for melanin distribution typically become less controlled and result in dark patches of skin throughout the body.
HOW CAN SKIN PIGMENTATION & MELASMA BE TREATED?
The treatments performed for hyperpigmentation depends on the specific cause and form of the condition. The treatment regime is determined during a consultation at MD Cosmedical Solutions. Some of the treatments for skin pigmentation include:
Fraxel Restore Dual Laser – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Fraxel Repair CO2 Laser – Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional CO2 laser technology.
Fotona SP Dynamis – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PIGMENT TREATMENT RESULTS
Fraxel Laser is a specialised treatment and achieving the best results depends on the following factors:
- Technology used – Fraxel Restore, Fraxel CO2 & Fotona SP Dynamis Lasers are the most advanced, effective & safest skin resurfacing treatments available – offering a wide range of laser modalities to treat all types of pigment
- Medical team experience – the doctors and registered nurses experience & technique will maximize & perfect the final results
- MD Cosmedical Solutions have performed over 30,000 Fraxel & Fotona Laser treatments since 2006
The Fraxel and Fotona laser pigmentation treatments offer the gold standard state-of-the-art treatment for abnormal skin pigmentation removal of all causes. MD Cosmedical Solutions specialise in treating pigmentation and melasma, delivering excellent results with over 95% of patients treated.
Factors that play a role in whether our skin becomes discoloured includes the following:
- Sun exposure
- Genetic factors
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy
- Hormonal changes due to oral contraception & HRT (hormone replacement treatments)
- Acne scarring or other skin injuries
- Certain medications
Treatments for skin pigmentation & melasma include:
Fraxel Restore Dual Laser – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Fraxel Repair CO2 Laser – Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional CO2 laser technology.
Fotona SP Dynamis – Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing using fractional laser technology.
Whether you have mild to moderate skin damage, the most severe skin damage, or you just want prevention and maintenance, Fraxel Restore Laser treatment is what you have been waiting for.
Fraxel Restore Laser technology treats the following conditions:
- Ageing Skin
- Sun Damaged Skin
- Pigmentation, Melasma, Age Spots & Freckles
- Actinic Keratosis (precancerous lesions)
- Age Spots
- Wrinkles & Fine Lines
- Skin Pores
- Acne & Acne Scars
- Surgical, Trauma & Self Harm Scars
- Burn Scars
- Stretch Marks (i.e. pregnancy & weight loss stretch marks)
Clinical studies suggest that on average, an effective treatment regimen is normally 5 laser treatment sessions spaced approximately 4 weeks apart. Depending on your condition and schedule, you and the doctor may choose to space treatment sessions further apart. Results are immediate and progressive, with optimal improvement usually visible in 2 to 3 months. This time frame and treatment structure allow for complete healing and the production of new collagen and elastin to replace damaged tissue.
The Fraxel & Fotona laser treatments delivers remarkable results with minimal downtime. That means you can rejuvenate your skin on your lunch hour and quickly return to your normal activities.
In an initial consultation, your physician will determine the best laser treatment plan for your desired results. Then, when you’re ready for treatment, it will be performed in your physician’s clinic. Here’s what happens:
- The area of your skin to be treated is thoroughly cleansed
- A special topical anaesthetic cream is applied for about 30 – 60 minutes
- The treatment takes just 20 to 30 minutes for a full face treatment
Most patients describe an increased sensation of heat during the treatment. To minimise discomfort, a special prescription topical anaesthesia is applied before the procedure and cold air is used on the treatment area during the procedure. After the treatment, most patients feel like they have a sunburn, which usually diminishes within the first 24 hours.
After the procedure, depending on the aggressiveness of your Fraxel & Fotona Laser treatment, you will have some degree of redness, swelling or a sunburn sensation, which are signs that your body’s natural healing process is building new skin from the inside out. You can return to routine activities in as little as one hour or, for more aggressive treatments, after one day. A specialised skin care regimen will be prescribed by you MD Cosmedical Solutions doctor to protect, soothe, and further accentuate your Fraxel Laser treatment results.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin may feel as though it is sunburned, and it will appear pink or reddish. You can wear make-up to reduce the sunburned appearance. Your skin may naturally bronze over the next week or two. As with sunburn, your skin will flake and exfoliate normally. Use a moisturizer to reduce the appearance of dry flakes.
Excellent results are usually begin to be seen after the first treatment with the Fraxel & Fotona laser treatments. Typically the skin will look fresher and clearer, with noticeable improvement in skin texture and tone. These effects are evident after the first week, once the darkened pigmentation lifts from the skin surface. The skin texture continues to improve over successive weeks to months, as the structural changes in the skin improve with the body’s natural healing processes. Even greater improvements are achieved as the treatment programme is completed.
Results of Fraxel & Fotona lasers can last for many years depending on your particular condition and how you take care for your skin. Once your skin is treated, continue to protect it as described by your medical practitioner.
Swelling and redness are the most common side effects from Fraxel Restore treatment. Any swelling is typically minimal and subsides within a day or two, and any redness typically fades within a few days. Makeup is used in most instances so that patients may return to work the next day after treatment. Other temporary side effects may include minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking, and a bronzed skin appearance. There is a very limited risk of infection or scarring. The intensity and duration of side effects depend on the aggressiveness of treatment and on your particular healing characteristics. Your physician will provide specific instructions about what to expect and how to minimize any side effects
The aftercare for laser treatments is simple but important:
- Simple analgesia (e.g. Paracetamol or Nurofen) for the first
24 hours if required
- Ice application to the treated area for the 1st 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid excessive heat & harsh skin products for the 1st week
- The skin should be moisturised four times daily and the skin cleansed twice daily
- Make-up and sunscreen may be applied at any time immediately following treatment
Avoid direct sun exposure during the healing process and for at least 3 weeks after treatment. Wearing sunscreen of SPF 30 or 50 twice daily is important. Wearing sunglasses and wide brimmed hats is highly recommended when out in the sun. Naturally it is important to minimize sun damage in the future to prevent a recurrence of the same condition.
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