Tag: Melasma treatments

NEW TREATMENT FEATURE: NANOPORE PIGMENTATION THERAPY – Latest Breakthrough Treatment for Melasma & Other Skin Pigmentations

WHAT IS NANOPORE PIGMENTATION THERAPY?
NanoPore Pigmentation Therapy is a new treatment system, developed in Europe. It is a system of direct delivery of skin lightening ingredients to target the pigment cells inside the skin, which causes dark skin patches like Melasma and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. The skin becomes more receptive to the key ingredients that are infused because of this technique, thus, hastening the skin lightening results.

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NEEDED?
The number of sessions will depend on the severity of the pigmentations. An average of 5 to 6 sessions may be needed for better results. Each session can be done every 3 to 4 weeks.

IS THE TREATMENT PAINFUL?
We apply a numbing cream 30 to 45 minutes before the procedure, to decrease the pain that will be felt during the treatment. The sensation will be a mildly pricking feeling during the treatment.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING AND AFTER THE TREATMENT?
Immediately after the treatment, there will be redness and swelling which will last for around 2 to 3 days. There may be transient or temporary darkening of the pigmentations, which can last for up to 2 weeks. The lightening results can be seen after 3 to 4 weeks.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
We recommend that the patient avoid washing the area for 24 hours. Extreme sun exposure should be avoided for at least 2 weeks after the treatment. We recommend using a Sunblock/Sunscreen everyday.

Want to know more about NanoPore Pigmentation Therapy? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.

FOTONA STARWALKER® – Breakthrough Q-Switched Laser System for Different Types of Skin Problems

WHAT IS FOTONA STARWALKER®?
Fotona StarWalker® is the most versatile Q-Switched Laser System which combines 4 wavelengths & 14 laser modalities for different types of applications such as Inflamed Acne, Dark Scars, Melasma, Dark Under Eye Circles, Birthmarks & Freckles.

HOW DOES FOTONA STARWALKER® WORK?
Fotona StarWalker’s unique Transverse Mode Discrimination laser oscillator technology combined with the Adaptive Stuctured Pulse control delivers very short (5 nsec) Q-switched pulses consisting of a high energy train of ultra-short bursts of energy in trillionths of a second, enabling photomechanical impact to shatter tiny skin targets without injury to the surrounding skin. StarWalker’s technology thus combines the high energy capabilities of nanosecond lasers with the ultrashort pulse peak powers of traditional picosecond lasers. Fotona’s StarWalker laser system features the entire range of super-short pulse technologies in a single, high-performance solution.

WHAT ARE THE SKIN PROBLEMS TREATED BY FOTONA STARWALKER®?
• Dark Under Eye Circles (Panda Eyes)
• Melasma
• Freckles
• Dark Underarms
• Dark Scars
• Inflamed Acne
• Birthmarks including Nevus of Ota & Hemangiomas
• Uneven Skin tone

IS FOTONA STARWALKER® PAINFUL?
There is virtually no pain other than the warm and slight prickly sensation.

HOW LONG WILL EACH TREATMENT SESSION BE?
Sessions average about 15 minutes each; your actual session length will depend on the size of the treated area. Each session is scheduled about 2 to 4 weeks apart to allow the skin to naturally clear away the pigment of the spot between treatments.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
The number of treatments is based on the type of skin problem. However, average number of sessions is around 5 for most of the indications.

Want to know more about Fotona StarWalker® Laser? Ask our Board-Certified & Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.

PICOSURE® LASER: World’s Only True Picosecond Laser with Super Fast Results!

PICOSURE™ LASER is the one and only True & Stable Picosecond laser. It is the World’s Fastest Laser with the Quickest Results, with Very Minimal Downtime compared to standard nanosecond lasers like Q-switched Nd:Yag lasers. PicoSure™ Laser treats different types of Skin Problems like Melasma, Freckles, Tattoos, Birthmarks, Dark Scars, Wrinkles/Loose and Sagging Skin and even Deep Acne Scars.
Want to know more about PicoSure™ Laser? Please call us at 8088140, 8869148 or 0917-9579335 to schedule your consultation with our Board-Certified, US-trained Dermatologist, Dr. Margaret Corcoran. See you at CorDerm soon.

NEORETIN® Serum Booster & Gel Cream SPF50 – Powerful Combination to Clear & Brighten Skin Pigmentations for an Even Complexion

WHAT IS NEORETIN®?

NeoRetin® helps clear and brighten your skin, creating an even complexion. NeoRetin® helps control the appearance of your skin’s pigmentation by using clinically-proven ingredients to tackle every stage of the melanin production cycle, while the patented mild for all skin types formulation of these ingredients safely maximizes the beneficial effects to your skin. NeoRetin® has been thoroughly tested in clinical conditions and has been found to be effective on a range of skin types and levels of pigmentation.

HOW DOES NEORETIN® WORK?
NeoRetin® works hard to treat your skin in a number of ways. It is effective at tackling dark skin pigmentation by keeping your skin fresh and renewed, as well as actively whitening your skin. Additionally, it provides added protection from broad spectrum UVA and UVB light as well as keeping your skin moisturised and feeling great.

NeoRetin® uses a unique combination of Vitamin A ingredients to help increase cell turnover and exfoliation which speeds up the shedding of the darker skin cells. These ingredients are delivered through the epidermis using unique Retinsphere™ technology, which helps prolong the activity and bioavailability of the ingredients. .

NeoRetin®’s Whitening Booster System contains clinically proven brightening and lightening agents that prevent the development and transfer of melanin at every stage of its production cycle.

The range also includes broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, preventing any further melanin production, as well as protecting the skin from the other negative effects of UV exposure, reducing the production of “reactive oxygen species” or “free radicals” that cause sun damage and even skin cancer.

Finally, NeoRetin’s moisturising formulation locks moisture into the epidermis and optimises your skin’s tolerability so that it not only looks great, but feels great too.

HOW DO I USE NEORETIN®?
Apply the NeoRetin® Gel cream SPF50 on the whole face in the morning.
Apply the NeoRetin® Serum Booster on skin pigmentations at night.

REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS: PicoSure™ Laser Treatment for Melasma/Skin Pigmentations

 

Picosure™ Laser is the fastest laser in the world and can lighten even the toughest and most recalcitrant Melasma!
This patient had Melasma for more than 10 years. After several sessions of PicoSure™ Laser treatments, the Melasma is almost gone!
Want to know more about PicoSure™ Laser treatment for your skin pigmentations like Melasma? Talk to our Board-certified Dermatologist about it.
Call us at 8088140, 8869148 or 0917-9579335 to schedule your consultation/treatment. See you at CorDerm soon!

PICOSURE™ – The Best and Most Revolutionary Laser for Tattoo Removal, Pigment Correction and Skin Rejuvenation

WHAT IS PICOSURE?
PicoSure is the world’s fastest, safest and revolutionary laser specifically designed to treat tattoos and pigmented (brown) spots. It is also very effective laser for treating acne scars, rejuvenating and tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles.

HOW DOES PICOSURE WORK?
PicoSure laser focuses on your problem areas whether it’s brown spots, sun damage, freckles, pigmented lesions, aged & wrinkled skin or acne scars. In the past, lasers have relied on intense heat energy to remove pigment from the skin, which may be painful and lead to significant skin redness and downtime. Now, with the breakthrough picosecond technology of PicoSure, the results are more dramatic and much better with less pain and less downtime than traditional lasers.

WHY IS PICOSURE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN OTHER LASERS?
PicoSure offers a gentler treatment, because of its patented technology of delivering ultra short pulses that create an intense impact with less trauma to the skin.
• Treatments using a PicoSure laser are more comfortable
• Fewer treatments are required
• The skin’s recovery time is shorter

WHAT ARE THE SKIN PROBLEMS TREATED BY PICOSURE?
• Tattoos (All colors)
• Melasma
• Freckles
• All other kinds of pigmentations (e.g. Dark underarms, Dark scars)
• Acne scars
• Wrinkles/ Aging skin
• Uneven skin tone

IS PICOSURE PAINFUL?
There is some pain associated for tattoo removal using PicoSure although this less painful than traditional tattoo removal. We use numbing medication, applied topically 30 minutes prior to the procedure.
PicoSure for melasma, freckles, dark scars/spots and for wrinkles is not painful since the intensity for this is lower than for tattoo removal.

HOW LONG WILL EACH TREATMENT SESSION BE?
Sessions average about 15 minutes each; your actual session length will depend on the size of the tattoo or the treated area. Each session is scheduled about 4 to 6 weeks apart to allow the skin to naturally clear away the pigment of the spot or the ink between treatments.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
The number of treatments is based on the color of the tattoo or the dark spot, the type of tattoo ink used and your skin and the severity of the skin problem (wrinkles, acne scars, melasma, etc.). You will see results even after the first session. For example, brown spots may need 2-4 treatments; tattoos may take 3 or more treatments (depending on the type of pigment); acne scars may take 1 to 3 treatments; wrinkles/aging skin may need 1-2 treatments, again, based on your individual situation.

SPECTRA™ SOFT LASER PEEL & LASER TONING – Revolutionary New Ways to Treat Acne/Acne Scars, Enlarged Pores, Skin Pigmentations & Wrinkles With No Downtime

WHAT IS SPECTRA™ SOFT LASER PEEL?
It is the newest, non-invasive laser stimulation technique, using low-level Q-switched Nd:Yag laser, leading to natural peeling of skin using carbon lotion as photo-enhancer to achieve pore tightening, oil control, reduction of wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation. In addition, it reduces acne-causing bacteria deep in the pores to treat moderate to severe inflammatory acne.
This is a video animation to explain how Spectra™ Soft Laser Peel works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwvvj5c5D38

WHAT IS SPECTRA™ LASER TONING?
It is a safe, gentle and effective treatments, using low-level Q-switched Nd:Yag laser, for the improvement of certain hyperpigmented conditions, such as,melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation (dark scars). Laser toning also improves texture, evens skin tone and reduces pores.
This is a video animation to explain how Spectra™ Laser Toning works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fywqGiMk-00

WHAT ARE THE SKIN PROBLEMS TREATED BY SPECTRA™ SOFT LASER PEEL?
• Acne
• Acne scars
• Open/Enlarged pores
• Wrinkles/Ageing skin
• Oily skin
• Uneven skin tone

WHAT ARE THE SKIN PROBLEMS TREATED BY SPECTRA™ LASER TONING?
• Melasma
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Dark scars)
• Other kinds of Pigmentations such as Dark Underarms
• Uneven skin tone
• Open/Enlarged pores

IS SPECTRA™ SOFT LASER PEEL & LASER TONING PAINFUL?
There is no pain with the treatment. No anesthesia is required.

HOW LONG WILL EACH TREATMENT SESSION BE?
Soft laser peel & Laser toning typically requires less than 30 minutes.

HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY TIME?
There is no downtime with Laser Soft Peel and Laser toning. Some patients may experience slight redness that may last several hours. Sometimes patients may experience mild flaking for a few days. Make-up can be applied immediately. Normal activity can be resumed right away, but your face should be protected from the sun.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
Patients should start noticing significant improvement after the 3rd session of Laser Soft Peel and Laser toning. Typically, 5 treatment sessions are recommended, done every 2-3 weeks. However, some patients may need additional Laser Soft Peel or Laser toning treatments to achieve satisfactory cosmetic outcome.

FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER THERAPY


IMPORTANT FACTS:
• This treatment can be applied to acne scars, chicken pox and traumatic scarring.
• Fractionation can also be applied for rejuvenation and is also used to treat photoaging, melasma, freckles and wrinkles.
• Fractionated laser can also be combined with IPL for superior results– a treatment known as Fractionated Photo Rejuvenation.
• Fractionated laser treats only a fraction of the skin enabling rapid healing and minimal side effects.
• Healing time can be as quick as 36 to 48 hours.

WHAT IS FRACTIONAL LASER THERAPY?
• Fractional Laser Therapy is a quick and effective laser procedure with little downtime, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN FRACTIONAL LASER THERAPY TREAT?
• Scars such as Acne, Chickenpox, Surgical and Traumatic scars
• Pigmentations such as Melasma, Freckles.
• Aging skin with Wrinkles, Age spots, Photoaged skin

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT?
• Mild to moderate redness
• Sensation resembling sunburn.

WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT RESULTS?
• Effects can be noticed with in a week of treatment. During the subsequent weeks following your treatment, you may notice a general tightening effect. However, the true benefit of Fractional laser is the collagen remodeling that occurs during the 3 to 4 months following your treatment.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS IN THE PROCEDURE?
• Fractional Therapy is widely regarded as a safe procedure. Because only a fraction of the skin is affected, even deep treatments can be very safe. One of the best ways to reduce the possibility of complications is to follow the after-treatment care instructions and follow-up schedule provided by your Dermatologist. Doing so will help reduce the possibility of infection and ensure proper healing.