Natural Image Orange County Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

melasma

Melasma is a general term that refers to unwanted skin discoloration. It affects both men and women and is a very troublesome condition to correct completely.

Skin hyperpigmentation can make you feel especially self conscious. Concealing brown discoloration is generally only partially effective as it requires considerable layering of camouflage creams and makeups.

Laser technologies and topical pigment control agents are quite helpful but also require diligent sun protection during and after treatment on an ongoing basis to maintain suppression of pigment production.

Pregnancy Mask

Pregnancy Mask of Mask of Pregnancy is a hormonally induced overproduction of pigment during pregnancy or while taking medications such as birth control pills.  Read more about how to limit the effects of hormonally caused excess pigmentation.

 

Sun Damage

 
Cosmelan
Brown patches on your skin can be extremely distressing  - and difficult to correct. Seldom do over-the-counter products make much difference. more...
IPL
Pulses of a specific type of light (mostly infrared) are applied to the skin. This light is then absorbed by the skin creating warmth. more...
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel® Laser Treatment  is a "fractional" treatment that produces thousands of deep, tiny columns in your skin, called microscopic treatment zones (mtz). more...