FTT Skin Clinics – Melasma Skin Treatments.
Melasma is common skin concern, more commonly developed in Woman with darker skin tones. Melasma frequently develops due to a change of hormones during pregnancy and after. If your skin is susceptible to tanning, developing pigmentation whilst exposed to the sun, you may be more likely to develop this skin concern. Melasma is commonly recognised as brown/grey patches of pigmentation primarily on the face, but can also appear on the upper lip, bridge of nose, cheeks and the forehead. The skin condition is neither harmful nor painful but appearance of Melasma can bother those affected.
Types of Melasma
- Epidermal – Dark Brown patches with well-defined border.
- Dermal – Light Brown or Bluish Patches with a less defined border.
- Mixed – Most common type of Melasma, characterised with light and dark brown patches and bluish discoloration.
Symptom Check
Are you concerned you may suffer from one of the above types of Melasma? Take our Melasma Symptom Check.
- Discoloured Patches of Skin.
- Triggers to Sun Exposure.
- Skin Inflammation.
- Newly appeared during pregnancy.
- Appears on the cheeks, chin, upper lip, forehead and upper arms.
What can we do to help?
As a medical skin care provider, we offer a full complimentary initial skin analysis with our medical skin experts to begin your skin health journey. We will assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe you through your full treatment plan in clinic and at home, as well as reviewing your skin concerns progress. Our FTT In clinic treatment plans include IPL Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Treatments. Both treatments use a high powered computer controlled flash gun to deliver an intense broad spectrum pulse of light. Both treatments have minimum down time with results proven in 4-6 weeks.
As well as building your bespoke treatment plan in clinic, the basis for great skin health is your at home skin care plan. Combining your at home treatment plan with IPL treatment will maximize your desired skin results. As well as our FTT Skin Ritual depending on the severity of your skin condition, we offer our FTT Expert Skin Prescription Service to prescribe you with the right skin medication in more severe diagnoses cases including Obagi Nu Derm System, & Tretinoin.
