Mdo you give the face obvious after the beach holidays? Aesthetic medicine offers increasingly effective solutions to attenuate them. «September is a great time to take care of the stains on the face as Melasma, Lentigo Solari, Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentations“, explains Maria Gabriella di Russo, Specialist in Hydrology, Aesthetic doctor and member Scientific Committee School of Aesthetic Medicine Agorà Milan. The available options are different.
Subsiders on the face: specific laser in aesthetic medicine
Among the most appreciated protocols for the treatment of stains on the face, the Specific laser. «A specialist diagnosis from a doctor is essential to exclude evil lesions and choose the most suitable laser. They act selectively on melanin, fragmenting it into microparticles which are then eliminated, and there are different types “, underlines Maria Gabriella di Russo.
“It is indicated For Solari freckles, limited spots, pigmented tattoos the Q-Switched laser. Selectively affects melanin by fragmenting the pigments without damaging the surrounding fabrics too much. They are needed from 1 to 3 sessions often with quick results. After the treatment there is slight redness and possible formation of crusts for a few days ».
“It is recommended For melasma, widespread discouragement, irregular texture, post-acne scars the non-ablative frankly laser multi-final. Create thermal micro-colon in the skin stimulating regeneration and cellular change; It also acts on collagen. They are needed from 3 to 5 spaced sessions of 4–6 weeks. After the treatment there is redness for a few hours, the skin can be exfoliates slightly ».
Finally, «it is used For stains associated with wrinkles and photoinger marked the laser co₂ -owned ablative. Vaporizes micro-color of skin tissue, stimulating a deeper replacement. They are needed from 1 to 2 sessions with significant results. After the treatment it requires 5–7 days of inactivity, with redness that can last a few weeks ».
Targeted anti spots peeling
Chemical peeling represent the most common methods for the care of the stains on the face. “Glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, tricloroacetic acid with low concentrations They help to remove the surface layers of the skin, uniforming the complexion and attenuating the discolourations. All these acids remove the surface layers of the skin, uniform the complexion and lighten the stains. They are often used in 3–5 sessions cycles at a distance of 3–4 weeks. Result: more uniform skin, luminous and compact ».
Stains on the face, there is also cryotherapy
«Indicated For Solari and Attinic Solar Lentigo, one of the techniques most used by dermatologists is cryotherapy. Liquid nitrogen at a temperature -196 ° C is locally to destroy pigmented or altered cells of the skin. The extreme cold freezes the cells containing melanin, determining its breakage », explains Maria Gabriella di Russo.
«The treated area initially becomes white, then red; In the following days a small vesicle or crust that falls spontaneously, leaving room for new skin can form. Often it is sufficient for only for isolated freckles, but it can serve a retouching. After 7–10 days the skin heals with a slight desquamation or crust ».
Skin stains: novelties and emerging treatments in aesthetic medicine
The most interesting novelty on the theme spots on the face is available in medical clinics, is able to treat obstinate pigmentation without being aggressive. Is called Radiant TXA Peel Of Alumiermd It helps to counteract melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and discouragement, in a delicate but rapid way and does not require inactivity times. Combines the lightening power with a triple action of theTranexamic acid (TXA) 2% associated with the delicate exfoliating action oflactic acid at 30% and the lightening properties of the extract of Shiitake mushrooms Bianchi.
“Tranexamic acid is a turning point for modern skincare: it is not exceptional only for its lightening effects, but also for its ability to act as a barrier against inflammation, a key factor when it comes to hyper-pigmentation”, he explains Carlo Borriellosurgeon specialized in Maxillo Surgery Facial Scientific Director of Medical Beauty Spot.
“Incorporate in peeling, it accelerates the removal of the pigmented skin cells, preventing the deepest inflammatory responses that can occur following infoliation. It is ideal for those trying to treat hyperpigmentation without the risk of aggravating it ».
Can Botox play a role?
For the treatment of spots on the face, injective protocols with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin are under study, which, it seems, can influence the migration of melanin, taking the stains. “Re-dermalizing, innovative anti-aging treatments for the prevention of photo-aging, based on hyaluronic acid and a powerful antioxidant such as juicy acid They make the skin more hydrated, luminous and compact. They improve skin grain and cell renewal capacity, with progressive attenuation of superficial spots. They do not erase deep spots on their own, it works better as an adjuvant of other methods that fight face stains, “underlines Maria Gabriella di Russo.
«Conveyed in the form of intradermal micro-injects, The botulinum toxin from some clinical studies is the lounge of melasma and the widespread hyper-pigmentations, especially if resistant to traditional treatments. The skin brightness and reduction of the grayish appearance “post-photo damage damage increase. However, these are still limited evidence, results that are not always uniform; it serves customization of the protocol”.