Melasma

NeoSkin by Aerolase allows patients of all skin types to comprehensively clear their melasma and hyperpigmentation. As a multi-factorial condition that can involve epidermal melanin, dermal melanin, and a vascular component, melasma typically requires a complex treatment regimen to 

achieve clearance and prevent recurrence. The Aerolase Neo helps patients to achieve clearance with a safe, effective, and tolerable treatment by addressing each of these factors. The Neo’s 650-microsecond laser energy is delivered into the dermis and epidermis to break up melanin deposits while shutting down vasculature and inflammation. Due to the unique parameters of the Neo’s energy, treatment is highly tolerable with minimal risk of adverse effects compared to traditional topical or device treatments for melasma. 

 

Management of melasma can be challenging and, with topical agents, may require long-term treatment. The Neo, however, can help patients achieve clearance with fewer treatments. For patients who want an accelerated clearance of their condition, the Neo can be combined with a peel in a single treatment session. First, the Neo helps to break up epidermal and dermal pigment. Then, the peeler dermal infusion may be applied to speed up the cellular turnover of the epidermis. While the Neo may be used alone as a single treatment, the combination of these two treatments offers patients a great “one-two punch” to clear their condition. 

 

Aerolase Neo melasma treatments typically take 15-20 minutes. Neo melasma treatments are safe, effective, and tolerable for all skin types and all forms of melasma. Treatment may be performed without any skin cooling, anesthetic, and even without the need to touch the skin.

 

Melasma is becoming increasingly common, with some dermatologists citing it as the most commonly seen condition next to acne.

It is a chronic condition that can never be fully cured due to the impact of numerous internal and external factors but it can be managed and maintained.

 

Shortcomings and side effects of current Treatments 

Melasma is notoriously difficult to treat and can be exacerbated by numerous internal and external factors including exposure to heat, light, and hormones. 

Typical treatments include hydroquinone (highly regulated in Canada) or other topical compounds, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and Q-switched lasers. However, these treatments may not produce predictable or satisfactory results.

✖️They have varying degrees of efficacy for each case

✖️Side effects include skin irritation and allergic reactions, even possibly worsening the appearance of pigmentation.

✖️Difficulty keeping up topical regimens
✖️They only treat melasma at the epidermal layer, leaving melasma at the deeper dermal layer untouched

 

The Aerolase Neo Elite Laser Goes Deeper to Treat Melasma at the Dermal Level.

The Neo Elite’s unique 650-microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG laser technology breaks up the epidermal pigment while addressing the deeper, dermal melanin and vascular components of melasma.

✔️Breaks down hyperpigmentation at the dermal level

✔️Decreases hyper-vascularity

✔️Penetrates much deeper than topical treatments and Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers

 

A recent clinical evaluation showed up to a 50% improvement in melasma as early as 3 weeks after treatment with the Neo.

 

✔️ No pain

✔️ No downtime

✔️ Safe for Summer

✔️ Safe and effective for all skin types

A series of 4-6 Dermal Infusion treatments done in 2-3 week intervals has been clinically proven to improve Melasma pigmentation.