melasma in Greenville, SC
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What is Melasma?
Melasma is a common skin condition that can come at any age. These irregular areas of darkened skin tend to appear on the face, neck, and forearms and are typically tan, gray, or brownish. Melasma appears more often in women with darker skin types and is thought to be caused by sun damage or hormonal fluctuations, such as those that accompany pregnancy and menopause. Our team at New Life Health offers melasma treatment using the cutting-edge Harmony XL PRO laser from Alma. This innovative option utilizes powerful light energy to help diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation that is related to melasma. Book a consultation at our Greenville, SC office to learn if melasma treatment with lasers might renew your skin tone and appearance.
What Are the Benefits of Melasma Treatment?
The skilled staff at New Life Health can assist you in reducing the hyperpigmentation brought on by melasma using the Harmony XL PRO laser platform. The potential advantages of melasma treatment at our Greenville, SC office include:
Reducing visible hyperpigmentation
Accelerating collagen and elastin development
Restoring skin health
Balancing out skin tone variations
Procedures are noninvasive, nonsurgical, and last well under an hour
Little discomfort and downtime
Am I A Candidate for Melasma Treatment?
Thanks to their noninvasive approach, melasma treatments with the Harmony XL PRO are generally safe for most patients who struggle with discoloration or dark spots in their skin. During your consultation, we'll discuss any health conditions you may have and determine if melasma treatments are appropriate for you.
Melasma FAQs
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As a prevalent skin concern, melasma can occur anytime throughout a person's life. It's commonly believed to be caused by hormonal changes, including those that are experienced with birth control medications and pregnancy. Other factors that are commonly related to melasma include damage from UV rays, stress, and a genetic predisposition.
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When utilizing the Harmony XL PRO laser, your technician will direct a targeted energy beam into darkly pigmented areas on the top layer of your skin. The laser will gently work to break down hyperpigmentation so that it can be absorbed naturally by your body. While areas of hyperpigmentation may darken at first, they should fade after about a week.
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While laser options can work to decrease the appearance of melasma, additional pigmented spots may emerge as time goes on. Additional procedures may be recommended.
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At Aesthetics by New Life, the cost of laser melasma treatment is based on personal needs. Our team will develop a treatment strategy to help fit your desired outcomes and talk with you about payment options taken at our Greenville, SC office.
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