When can I start treating melasma that appeared after childbirth?
I just dropped by briefly during the baby's nap time, haha. I started getting melasma on both cheeks midway through my pregnancy, and it's still the same even though it's been a few months since I gave birth.
At first, I waited because I was told it would fade on its own due to hormones, but it seems to be getting darker, so now I am thinking of getting melasma treatment.
But since I am still breastfeeding, I am most curious whether it is okay to start melasma treatment now, or if it would be better to get it after weaning.
Also, I would like to know if it is okay for my face to touch the skin when holding my baby after the laser treatment, and if I need to apply any ointment.
I cannot go out often, so I would appreciate it if you could let me know if scheduling the melasma treatment every two weeks is effective, and roughly how many sessions I should expect.
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- 01CommentsI heard that the interval for Pico Toning is determined differently depending on your skin condition and the type of pigmentation. If you are worried about getting treatments too frequently, ask them to set the interval based on your skin type during the consultation, and also inquire at which session you want to check your progress. They say it is really important to be meticulous about sun protection after the procedure!290026.10.22
- 02CommentsThat's a good question. I was curious about the same thing, so I'll refer to your answer.230026.10.22
- 03CommentsThis is helpful as it is good to organize this information before the consultation. I'll wait for your reply!200026.10.22
- 01CommentsIf you are concerned about losing cheek fat, you can request to focus only on the lines and avoid the cheek area!1200026.10.21
- 02CommentsFor your first visit, it would be easier to schedule if you check the consultation, preparation, and soothing care separately, in addition to the procedure time. When making the reservation, it would be helpful to ask if it is possible to have just the consultation first, and also when to reapply sunscreen after returning home.270026.10.19
- 03CommentsI imagine you must be quite self-conscious if the condition cannot be covered well even with makeup. I haven't received the treatment myself yet, so I cannot provide a review, but I would like to confirm what timeframe is used to confirm that the claim of improvement without recurrence is based. It would also be helpful to ask the clinic if the care methods or recovery periods differ when consulting about both the eye area and the cheeks together.240026.10.18
- 01CommentsIf you are concerned about losing cheek fat, you can request to focus only on the lines and avoid the cheek area!1200026.10.21
- 02CommentsI see that you are looking into my mother's skin concerns on her behalf. Since even blemishes that look similar on the surface need to be identified as specific types first, I am curious about your consultation criteria. Although I have no experience with procedures, would it be helpful to discuss my usual sun protection habits and available schedule during the consultation?410026.10.08
- 03CommentsWe prioritize skin stabilization before scheduling the laser treatment, so you can put your worries about side effects aside!400026.10.08
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