Melasma Treatments Perth / Hormonal Pigmentation

Overview

Melasma or Hormonal Pigmentation frequently affects non-pregnant women. Males with a genetic predisposition can also suffer from this condition. At MedAesthetics, we routinely see patients with this skin disorder. 

Factors that may trigger Melasma include:

  • Sun exposure: Ultraviolet light stimulates pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin. Even a few minutes of direct sun exposure can trigger Melasma or make Melasma return after treatment.
  • People with darker skin types have more melanocytes and, therefore, are more susceptible to developing Melasma.
  • Fluctuation in Hormones also seems to have a clinical correlation with melasma.

In summary, anything that irritates the skin can potentially trigger or worsen Melasma.

At MedAesthetics™, we treat Melasma (Hormonal Pigmentation) using a combination-treatment approach. This means combining several treatment options to maximise the clinical efficacy of our pigmentation management plan. 

Treatment options include:

Careful patient selection is the key when advising any skin treatment. Hormonal pigmentation should be treated by skin therapists working under direct medical supervision.

Dr Ehsan Jadoon

What Is The Best Treatment For Melasma?

There are several treatment options available to manage Melasma. 
• Avoid triggering factors, including unnecessary UV exposure.
• Topical skincare products.
• Professional dermatological treatments including peels and lasers.

Is Melasma Easy To Treat?

Melasma (Hormonal Pigmentation) can be a very challenging skin condition to control & treat. It is not unusual for a patient to become extremely frustrated after trying a variety of treatments and spending $$$ in an attempt to obtain satisfactory results.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for Melasma in the majority of cases. The basic principle behind clinically managing it is to minimise the appearance of pigmentation as much as possible. 

As discussed above, Melasma is triggered by UV exposure in the majority of cases. It makes logical sense that people prone to melasma should be sun smart.

• Wear a broad-spectrum, non-chemical sun-block daily with an SPF of at least 30. Reapply every 4 hours when out in the sun.
• Wear sun-smart clothing and hats.
• Consider using umbrellas when out in the sun, if possible.

Is Melasma Treatable with IPL?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment makes Melasma worse. This is a common mistake made by inexperienced beauty therapists. IPLs should not be used at all when it comes to managing Hormonal Pigmentation and Post-Inflammatory-Hyperpigmentation (PIH).

How is Melasma Managed at MedAesthetics?

At Medaesthetics, we treat Melasma and PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) under the direct supervision of our medical doctors. Patient motivation and commitment is the key to a successful outcome. A Combination-treatment plan is drawn up:

  • Once a fortnight session of Revlite™ Laser x 5 sessions (5 min session, no discomfort or downtime).
  • Topical, high-strength pigmentation correction cream (prescription only).

We find the majority of our patients respond extremely well to the above protocol and usually get 60 -90% resolution in as little as eight weeks.

A small number of patients resistant to the above treatment protocol can then be treated with one of the following treatment options:

Personalised Advice at our Perth Clinic

At Medaesthetics, we tailor-make our Melasma Treatment Plan to suit individual patient needs and budget. Your skin is first analysed using state of the art computerised digital skin analysis to determine the extent and depth of pigmentation. The best option is to book a consultation for personalised advice on your options. Call our Perth clinic on (08) 9381 5840 or enquire online for more details.