Melasma at Slievemore Laser and Skincare Clinic


	Melasma What is Melasma? Melasma is a brownish, blotchy discolouration that can occur on sun exposed areas of the face. The pigment is due to overproduction of melanin by pigment cells called melanocytes. Melasma is a relatively common disorder of hyperpigmentation that affects sun-exposed areas of the skin, most commonly the face. It most often affects women, and is particularly prevalent in women with darker complexions who live in areas of intense ultraviolet radiation exposure. Amelan Depigmentation Treatment Slievemore Laser & Skincare Clinic offers the world-renowned Amelan treatment, which successfully treats common skin pigmentation problems. Developed by Dr. Krulig, a plastic surgeon in Venezuela, Amelan is a single mask that treats melasma, pigmentation and sun damage in 1 month. Marks are eliminated and the skin is rejuvenated restoring its smoothness and luminosity. Pigmentation is a frequent complaint. Amelan reduces the appearance of pigmentation by up to 95%. Skin ageing, hormonal disorders and sunbathing without SPF (sun protection) are the most common causes. The basis of the mask Amelan affects the melanogenesis process. Amelan has a direct affect on the intimate formation process of the pigment (melanin) and is based on the inhibition of tyrosinase (a basic enzyme in the melanin formation process). Several of the key ingredients kojic acid, phytic acid, ascorbic acid, arbutine, titanium dioxide, and retinyl palmitate act by blocking the enzyme. What happens during the Amelan treatment? The Amelan mask is applied, then after up to 4-6 hours the client removes the mask themselves at home with cold water and a cotton pad in slow gentle movements. Once the mask is removed the face is usually quite red and can feel itchy. For 2 days a nourishing moisturiser is applied (Hydra Factor K) After 2 days the client returns to the clinic for a checkup and given the Amelan M home care cream. (This is a weaker version of the Amelan mask) The face needs to be cleansed every time Amelan M is applied, only a thin layer of Amelan M is needed all over the face. Apply three times a day for the first week then twice a day for the second week and once a day for the third week. However if the pigmentation or melasma is severe then it is recommended that Amelan M home care cream is applied for up to three months. Possible side - effects First and second day: The skin may turn red during the first 2 days of treatment. If the skin is sensitive, the patient may experience an itching feeling. Others Slight burning and tightening of the skin This is normal especially during the first 24-48 hours after starting the treatment. To relieve these problems it is advisable to apply Hydra factor K whenever necessary. Reddening of the skin - The reddening that occurs on the face after Amelan treatment is similar to the effects of daylong exposure to the sun in the snow without protection. Flaking - Flaking may occur on all skin types between the second and third day. In this case it is advisable to apply the Hydra Factor K cream, repeating this every two hours on the day when the flaking is most intense. The skin begins to improve one week after the treatment; however, the best results are seen between 7-28 days and are successful in 95% cases. Other Treatment options for Melasma Generally a combination of the following measures is helpful. • Discontinuing hormonal contraception. • Use a broad-spectrum very high protection factor sunscreen year round. • Bleaching creams can prevent new pigment formation. • Hydroquinone creams2-4%, for 2 to 4 months. This sometimes causes stinging and redness. • Chemical Peeling agents • Topical alpha hydroxyacids including glycolic acid and lactic acid, as creams or as repeated superficial chemical peels. • Topical retinoids, such as Retin – a. This works to improve pigmentation but might cause dermatitis. Do not use this during pregnancy. • Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion should be undertaken very cautiously; damage to the melanocytes may increase pigment production and darken the melasma. • Destroying the pigment with pigment laser or IPL device –this can be very effective.	Amelan treatment Before and After Amelan treatment Before and After Cosmelan treatment Before and After Cosmelan treatment Before and After Cosmelan treatment Before and After
First Floor, Slievemore Clinic, Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin Phone 01 2000 500 Fax 01 2101 564 Email receptionthree@slievemore-clinic.com

Melasma

What is Melasma?
Melasma is a brownish, blotchy discolouration that can occur on sun exposed areas of the face.
The pigment is due to overproduction of melanin by pigment cells called melanocytes.
Melasma is a relatively common disorder of hyperpigmentation that affects sun-exposed areas of the skin, most commonly the face.
It most often affects women, and is particularly prevalent in women with darker complexions who live in areas of intense ultraviolet radiation exposure.

Amelan Depigmentation Treatment
Slievemore Laser & Skincare Clinic offers the world-renowned Amelan treatment, which successfully treats common skin pigmentation problems. Developed by Dr. Krulig, a plastic surgeon in Venezuela, Amelan is a single mask that treats melasma, pigmentation and sun damage in 1 month. Marks are eliminated and the skin is rejuvenated restoring its smoothness and luminosity.

Pigmentation is a frequent complaint. Amelan reduces the appearance of pigmentation by up to 95%.

Skin ageing, hormonal disorders and sunbathing without SPF (sun protection) are the most common causes. The basis of the mask Amelan affects the melanogenesis process. Amelan has a direct affect on the intimate formation process of the pigment (melanin) and is based on the inhibition of tyrosinase (a basic enzyme in the melanin formation process). Several of the key ingredients kojic acid, phytic acid, ascorbic acid, arbutine, titanium dioxide, and retinyl palmitate act by blocking the enzyme.

What happens during the Amelan treatment?
The Amelan mask is applied, then after up to 4-6 hours the client removes the mask themselves at home with cold water and a cotton pad in slow gentle movements.

Once the mask is removed the face is usually quite red and can feel itchy.
For 2 days a nourishing moisturiser is applied (Hydra Factor K)
After 2 days the client returns to the clinic for a checkup and given the Amelan M home care cream. (This is a weaker version of the Amelan mask)
The face needs to be cleansed every time Amelan M is applied, only a thin layer of Amelan M is needed all over the face. Apply three times a day for the first week then twice a day for the second week and once a day for the third week.
However if the pigmentation or melasma is severe then it is recommended that Amelan M home care cream is applied for up to three months.

Possible side - effects
First and second day: The skin may turn red during the first 2 days of treatment. If the skin is sensitive, the patient may experience an itching feeling.

Others
Slight burning and tightening of the skin
This is normal especially during the first 24-48 hours after starting the treatment. To relieve these problems it is advisable to apply Hydra factor K whenever necessary.
Reddening of the skin - The reddening that occurs on the face after Amelan treatment is similar to the effects of daylong exposure to the sun in the snow without protection.
Flaking - Flaking may occur on all skin types between the second and third day. In this case it is advisable to apply the Hydra Factor K cream, repeating this every two hours on the day when the flaking is most intense.
The skin begins to improve one week after the treatment; however, the best results are seen between 7-28 days and are successful in 95% cases.

Other Treatment options for Melasma
Generally a combination of the following measures is helpful.
• Discontinuing hormonal contraception.
• Use a broad-spectrum very high protection factor sunscreen year round.
• Bleaching creams can prevent new pigment formation.
• Hydroquinone creams2-4%, for 2 to 4 months. This sometimes causes stinging and redness.
• Chemical Peeling agents
• Topical alpha hydroxyacids including glycolic acid and lactic acid, as creams or as repeated superficial chemical peels.
• Topical retinoids, such as Retin – a. This works to improve pigmentation but might cause dermatitis. Do not use this during pregnancy.
• Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion should be undertaken very cautiously; damage to the melanocytes may increase pigment production and darken the melasma.
• Destroying the pigment with pigment laser or IPL device –this can be very effective.

aleman 1
Amelan treatment Before and After

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Amelan treatment Before and After

cosmelan 1
Cosmelan treatment Before and After

cosmelan 2
Cosmelan treatment Before and After

cosmelan 3
Cosmelan treatment Before and After

First Floor, Slievemore Clinic, Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin Phone 01 2000 500 Fax 01 2101 564 Email receptionthree@slievemore-clinic.com

First Floor, Slievemore Clinic, Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin
Phone 01 2000 500 Fax 01 2101 564 Email receptionthree@slievemore-clinic.com