I want to completely get rid of my dark spots.

I haven't had any procedures done yet. So, when asked what procedure I want to get first, I always say a melasma treatment. After all, having a clear skin tone makes you look beautiful even without makeup. This time, while participating in the Top Reviewer 5th class, I learned about melasma and melasma treatments.

First of all, melasma is a skin condition that occurs on the face, and its size varies. It appears as brown spots and has irregular shapes depending on the person and the area. This condition is more common among women. It tends to worsen in summer and improve somewhat in winter. The causes of melasma can include exposure to sunlight, genetic factors, and various other reasons. In my case, I believe the main cause was that I gave birth to my second child in summer and spent almost a year being insensitive to sunlight, not wearing makeup at all, nor applying sunscreen.

Some people say that melasma improves somewhat after menopause, but basically, diagnosis and treatment are necessary for improvement. Even with treatment, the condition doesn't permanently disappear; it tends to come back, so consistent management seems to be required.

Treatment methods vary depending on the type, depth, and cause of the pigmentation. Therefore, using various lasers for treatment is said to be more effective. I also learned for the first time that there are different types of melasma treatment lasers.

Photo source - Busan Centum Mulp Dermatology Clinic

Rebright SI seems to be the most common melasma laser machine. PicoSure appears to have a very strong effect on melasma, so I think it might work faster on deep and dark melasma like mine. PicoWay is said to be effective not only for pigment removal but also for improving facial wrinkles through collagen regeneration, so it seems like a device that can treat both melasma and aging. It would be even better for those who do not have very severe melasma.