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Melasma – Latest Advanced Treatment Options

melasma treatments

Melasma is a skin condition in adults which causes brown or greyish patches of pigmentation to develop on the face.

These darker areas of pigmentation are the result of overactive melanocytes – the cells that produce melanin pigmentation.

The condition is susceptible to sun exposure and most sufferers find that it looks worse following sun exposure – even with SPF protection and time spent in the shade.

So now that summer is over, this is the ideal time of year to try and restore a clearer and more even skin tone, so that the skin can recover and improve over winter.

Melasma Treatment Options

The condition requires careful management, but with the latest advances in technology, there are a range of options that can be considered.

Exfoliation

Professional exfoliation of the skin’s surface removes the outermost cells that contain the pigment, revealing clearer skin and promoting a more even skin tone. A number of options can help the milder cases of melasma:

Skin Stimulation

Treatments that promote skin healing and regeneration can be helpful in restoring a better complexion

  • Microneedling is a process where the skin is given tiny wounds with sterile needles. This works to help creams or serums penetrate deeper into the skin while also stimulating cell renewal. Mulberry House Clinic offer both Genuine Dermaroller – ideal for larger areas – or Derma FNS (Fractional Needling System), a motorised device which is great for targeting smaller and specific areas of need
  • M22 IPL and Laser system may be considered in order to target the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) but this is not always suitable

Skincare Regime

The advances in cosmeceutical skincare mean that effective daily regimes can be used either alongside or instead of professional treatments

  • ZO Skin Health is a range that offers extensive options and can help to improve some very challenging skin conditions. It is a prescription-only skincare range, available at Mulberry House Clinic

Melasma Treatment Advice & Results

Dr John Tanqueray, founder of Mulberry House Clinic, advises clients to have realistic expectations with regard to melasma treatment. He explains:

“Melasma is difficult to treat successfully. A lot of treatments are promoted for treatment of melasma but in my view few deliver good results (especially things like light peels and microdermabrasion). Laser has risks of either being ineffective or even making the problem worse.

“My first line recommendation is usually to use ZO prescription skincare.”

Preventative & Maintenance Measures

Dr Tanqueray continues:

“Even if you do nothing else be sure to use high factor sunscreen on a daily basis, as there is evidence that this can prevent deterioration and even result in some improvement. Avoid using lightening creams from unknown sources as these can be harmful.

“Even if you are able to achieve a good result with treatment, the problem is a long term one so ongoing maintenance treatment will be necessary to keep that result.”

Mulberry House Clinic

Established 2003

Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with over 15 years experience. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.

A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.

For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.

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Melasma - Latest Advanced Treatment Options
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Melasma - Latest Advanced Treatment Options
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Melasma brown/grey patchy pigmentation requires careful management, but with the latest advances in technology, there are a range of options that could help.
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