Treating melasma starts before the laser. In this recorded provider training, Meredith, a nurse practitioner and medical director with Aestheticare, breaks down her approach to managing one of the most challenging pigmentation concerns in aesthetics.Â
In today’s discussion:
Why melasma requires ongoing management, not one-time treatment.
How dermal versus epidermal melasma affects treatment decisions.
Using VISIA imaging to assess pigmentation and vascular involvement.
The suppress, stabilize, remove approach to melasma.
Addressing hormonal and inflammatory factors in dermal melasma.
Oral versus topical tranexamic acid: uses and precautions.
Balancing hydroquinone effectiveness with irritation and rebound risks.
Building maintenance routines with topicals, antioxidants, and SPF.
Managing heat and inflammation with Moxi and Halo.
When BBL may help—and when it may worsen melasma.
Microneedling, growth factors, and vascular treatment options.
Managing recurrence through patient education and long-term maintenance.
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