What You Need to Know About Melasma Removal in Jamsil

What You Need to Know About Melasma Removal in Jamsil?

Many people who visit a dermatology clinic because of melasma often say the same thing.

"If I get this treatment once, will it go away?"

To be honest, the answer to that question usually leaves people a little disappointed, because melasma is not a type of pigmentation that disappears in just one treatment.

It may lighten noticeably after several sessions, but it is difficult to say that it can be completely removed.

Before deciding to remove melasma and visiting a dermatology clinic,

there is something you should know first. That way, you will feel less disappointed during treatment and can make a more realistic treatment plan.

Today, I’ll explain why melasma is such a difficult pigment to remove completely,

and what you should know before starting treatment.

What You Need to Know About Melasma Removal in Jamsil?

• Why is melasma difficult to remove completely?

• How should melasma be treated?

• What should you know before starting treatment?

Jamsil melasma removal Why is melasma difficult to remove completely?

Melasma is harder to remove than other types of pigmentation. To understand why, we need to look at what causes it.

Epidermal pigmentation such as freckles or age spots is mostly caused by accumulated UV exposure, and because it is located in the epidermis, it can be treated relatively quickly with laser.

Melasma, on the other hand, is pigmentation that cannot be explained by a single cause.

Melasma

In addition to ultraviolet light, several factors work together, including hormonal changes, dilation of blood vessels in the skin, repeated minor inflammation, and genetic predisposition.

As long as these causes continue to act, the pigmentation can reappear in the same area even if it is broken up with laser.

The location of the pigment is also an issue. Melasma is not limited to the epidermis; in many cases, the pigment extends to the epidermal-dermal junction or even into the dermis.

Where melasma occurs

Pigment located in the dermis is sensitive to stimulation, so if it is treated too aggressively at once, it can actually become darker.

That is why melasma should be treated "gently, over multiple sessions" rather than with strong treatment all at once.

Because of this characteristic, treatment takes a long time, and in many cases it is managed by lightening the pigmentation rather than eliminating it completely.

Jamsil melasma removal How should melasma be treated?

Because melasma is pigmentation caused by multiple factors, treatment also has limitations if only one method is used.

Each session should combine the necessary approaches based on the condition of the skin at that time.

For melasma treatment, it is good to focus on pico toning, which allows the treatment to be divided into multiple sessions while causing less irritation to the pigmentation.

PicoSure laser used for pico toning

The reason this method is considered a basic approach for melasma is that it can gradually lighten the pigment without worsening it, since the pigment is sensitive to irritation.

In addition, vascular dilation that accompanies melasma should also be addressed.

When blood vessels are dilated, the skin reacts more easily to heat, and this reaction can stimulate the pigmentation again, creating a vicious cycle that makes melasma darker.

Laser that acts on blood vessels

So, using a laser that selectively responds to blood vessels together can reduce the environment that causes pigmentation to recur.

Also, in some cases, pigmentation may not be limited to melasma alone; other spots such as age spots may be present as well.

Age spots and blemishes have clear borders and darker pigmentation, so a stronger laser treatment that causes scabbing can be more effective.

Therefore, when multiple types of pigmentation are mixed together, the treatment should be adjusted each session based on the skin condition and daily schedule, deciding which pigmentation to focus on that day,

and which lasers to combine, in order to make the treatment results more stable.

If you are curious about how the treatment is actually done, you can see more details at the link below.

Jamsil melasma removal What should you know before starting treatment?

Before starting melasma treatment, there are some realistic things you should know.

If you start without knowing this, you may feel frustrated during the middle of treatment and wonder, "Why is this taking so long?"

First is the number of sessions and the treatment period.

It is difficult to notice a change in melasma after just one or two sessions. Usually, you need to receive treatment consistently for more than 10 sessions before you can see a noticeable lightening effect.

Next are the reactions that can appear during treatment.

Melasma may temporarily look darker while treatment is in progress.

This is because the pigment is breaking down and moving to the surface.

If you stop treatment at this stage because you think "it’s not working," you may miss the time when improvement would have started to appear.

Pico laser used for melasma removal

Lastly, it is a good idea to check whether each treatment session is repeated in the same way or adjusted according to the skin condition.

Melasma is a type of pigmentation whose response to treatment changes each time depending on the condition of the skin.

Clinics that look at the day’s skin condition, whether there has been sun exposure, and the response from previous sessions, then adjust the laser type and intensity accordingly, tend to produce more stable long-term results.

If you are considering melasma removal in Jamsil, I recommend consulting with a place that explains treatment from the perspective of managing and gradually lightening the pigmentation, rather than one that says it can be completely removed.

Melasma is not a type of pigmentation that ends with one treatment. It needs to be maintained through daily care after treatment as well for the lightened state to last.

Because of these characteristics, before starting treatment, it is important to receive a comprehensive diagnosis of the depth and nature of the melasma on your skin, as well as any other pigmentation or vascular conditions present.

If you are considering melasma removal, I hope you can receive thorough consultation from a place that also discusses the treatment direction, realistic duration, and post-treatment care plan.

Thank you. This was UNNI in Jamsil^^

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