Mokdong Melasma Removal: Why Doesn’t Melasma Disappear Easily? Understanding the Causes First

Mokdong Melasma Removal: Why Doesn’t Melasma Easily

Disappear? Understanding the Causes First

Mokdong Melasma Removal

Hello.

I am Kim Jin-hyun, Medical Director of U&I Clinic’s Mokdong branch.

Melasma

“Why doesn’t melasma disappear easily?”

“Can it come back even after laser treatment?”

“How many treatments are needed for it to disappear completely?”

These are some of the questions most frequently asked by people who visit us because of melasma.

Many people think of melasma as a pigmentation problem similar to ordinary blemishes or lentigines, but in reality, there are differences in its causes and treatment approach.

Melasma is known to be a condition involving a complex combination of vascular changes, inflammatory responses, and the melanin production process, rather than pigmentation that exists only on the surface of the skin.

For this reason, it can sometimes be difficult to expect satisfactory results from an approach that only lightens the visible pigmentation.

Today, I will explain in detail why melasma does not disappear easily, the principles of treatment, and what should be considered when determining the number of treatments.

Table of Contents

• Why doesn’t it disappear easily?

• Understanding the characteristics of the pico laser

• What is more important than the number of treatments?

Mokdong Melasma Removal

Why Doesn’t It Disappear Easily?

The reason melasma treatment can be difficult is that the depth and form of the pigmentation vary from person to person.

Although it may look like similar brown pigmentation on the surface, it often shows a completely different pattern beneath the skin.

The skin is divided into the epidermis and dermis, and the appropriate treatment method and laser response may differ depending on which layer the pigmentation is distributed in.

In particular, unlike simple blemishes, melasma often appears in a mixed form, existing in both the epidermis and dermis.

Therefore, even if the pigmentation looks lighter immediately after laser treatment, pigmentation remaining in the deeper layers of the skin may become noticeable again over time.

MarkView

Melasma is also known to be a complex condition involving not only melanin pigmentation but also vascular factors and chronic inflammatory responses.

For this reason, trying to remove only the pigmentation with high energy may instead irritate the skin and worsen pigmentation.

It is important to use skin diagnostic equipment such as MarkView to examine the depth and distribution of the pigmentation and determine the treatment direction through a thorough consultation.

Mokdong Melasma Removal

Understanding the Characteristics of the Pico Laser

When researching melasma treatment, you will often come across the term “pico laser.”

A pico laser refers to laser equipment that delivers energy over an extremely short period measured in picoseconds.

PicoCare Majesty

Because energy is delivered over a short period, it can be used to finely break down pigmentation while reducing heat stimulation to the surrounding tissue.

There are several types of pico laser equipment, and PicoCare Majesty is also one type of equipment used for pigmentation treatment and skin improvement.

It can be applied to various pigmentation conditions, including melasma, blemishes, and freckles, and the treatment plan can be adjusted according to the condition of the skin.

The important point in pigmentation treatment is not removing it with strong energy, but gradually improving it while taking the burden on the skin into account.

PicoCare Majesty adjusts the energy according to the characteristics of the pigmentation and the condition of the skin. It may also be used to deliver fine stimulation to the dermis and support collagen regeneration.

As a result, some people may expect their skin to look clearer or their skin texture to improve.

However, there are significant individual differences in the depth and distribution of melasma pigmentation and in skin sensitivity, so it is difficult to use the same approach in every case.

Accordingly, treatment may be performed on its own depending on the condition of the skin, or other lasers may be used in combination or the intervals between treatments may be adjusted as needed.

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What Is More Important Than the Number of Treatments?

One of the questions most frequently asked during melasma consultations concerns the number of treatments.

Because there are significant individual differences in the depth and distribution of the pigmentation and in skin condition, it is difficult to apply the same number of treatments to everyone.

In general, PicoSure toning is often performed three to five or more times while monitoring the progress, but the number of treatments needed may vary depending on the extent and form of the pigmentation.

In particular, if the skin has been exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time or has undergone pigmentation treatment repeatedly, the treatment process may take longer.

In such cases, rather than expecting short-term changes, it is important to focus on steadily improving the condition of the skin.

Treatment is generally performed at intervals of three to four weeks while checking the skin’s response. It is important to secure sufficient recovery time and gradually accumulate changes.

Today, for those considering Mokdong melasma removal, we looked at the characteristics of melasma and the points to consider during treatment.

Gwanggyo U&I Clinic Consultation Room

Melasma is not simply a problem of visible pigmentation; it is a condition involving a complex combination of factors, including the depth of the pigmentation, vascular factors, and inflammatory responses.

Therefore, rather than making a decision based solely on a particular device, it is important to accurately assess the current condition of the skin and the characteristics of the melasma.

We recommend establishing a treatment plan suited to your skin through a thorough consultation and diagnosis.

This has been Kim Jin-hyun, Medical Director of U&I Clinic’s Mokdong branch.

Thank you.

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