Please recommend a combination pigmentation treatment plan.
After going on consecutive outdoor golf and hiking trips since the end of October, the faint melasma on both cheekbones and under my eyes has darkened to the size of a fingernail, with distinct boundaries resembling dark spots. As the cold wind has dried out my skin and parched the epidermis, the patchy pigmentation stands out particularly more whenever I look in the mirror.
I have been applying a high-concentration Vitamin C whitening ampoule and melatonin cream for three weeks, but perhaps because my skin barrier is dry, it only stings slightly whenever it touches, and the pigmentation is not fading at all.
Is it safe to undergo Pico Toning or Ruby Laser treatments during late autumn, when skin is dry and sensitive, as they selectively destroy deep melanin pigments in the dermis without forcibly removing dead skin cells? Please recommend a combination pigment treatment plan that minimizes disruption to daily life due to scabs or redness.
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- 01CommentsI found that relying solely on moisturizer has its limits when dryness gets severe in late autumn. Combining treatments like LLD or skin boosters at a dermatologist's office definitely helps with internal dryness.210026.11.09
- 02CommentsI imagine you must be very self-conscious about the deep horizontal wrinkles on your neck. I looked into it because I had similar concerns, and I found that many people prefer procedures that naturally fill in the neck skin using fillers or skin boosters like Juvelook, as the skin is thin.210026.11.09
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Which is more effective for managing neck wrinkles and the neck line: Juvelook Body or Neck Botox?[2]
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💊 My neck wrinkles look deeper during the change of seasons~ What kind of treatment should I get?[8]
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- 03CommentsI've been worried lately because my cheeks have been itchy and red, just like yours, so it's great to hear your story. I've heard that it's better to hydrate with a serum first rather than using an oily cream, so it might be a good idea to get some advice!350026.11.03
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- 02CommentsAbsolutely do not rub! Focus on moisturizing while receiving a deep cleansing treatment.931026.10.08
- 03CommentsUgh, I know that agony~ ㅠㅠ I'm slathering on moisturizer, but it's still itchy. ㅠㅠ900026.10.08
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The melasma has settled in since the summer.[3]
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💡 Is it just me whose face feels so dry(?) in late autumn?![8]
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