Facial hyperpigmentation is the most caused by a condition known as melasma. It is caused by pigmentation irregularity of the skin. It is a hyperpigmentation disease that occurs over time, mostly affecting the face, rarely the neck and forearms, as it occurs more in the sun-exposed areas. It is characterized by symmetrical, irregular but sharply circumscribed, light, or dark brown non-raised patches of skin on the forehead, cheeks, chin, and upper lip. Melasma Treatment Cost in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah depends on the type of treatment you choose and the number of sessions you need to take to see results.
What is the issue?
It is the formation of black or brown patches on the skin. It is caused by the excessive production of melanin by the melanocyte cells in the skin. Melanocytes are cells that form and accumulate pigment in the skin. It is primarily characterized by discoloration or hyperpigmentation of the facial skin. It usually occurs in the central facial line, including the forehead, cheekbones, chin, and upper lip. It is symmetrical in the form of matching markings on both sides of the face. It can also develop in other parts of the body that are exposed to the sun for a long time.
Melasma Treatment Options & Cost Details:
The following techniques are used for treatment:
Chemical peels:
Peelings can be used in the treatment of blemishes. An average of 5 sessions of treatment are required at intervals of 1-4 weeks. These can be effective by renewing the skin and increasing the absorption of the drugs used. It should be applied carefully to people with dark skin. There may be an increase in stains in chemical peeling processes that go deep. Therefore, it should be applied very carefully and should not be aggressive in peeling the skin.
Cost: The Melasma Treatment Cost in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah with Chemical Peel can range from AED 499 to AED 999.
Microdermabrasion:
It is a non-surgical procedure that allows you to remove the surface layer of the skin, which consists of dead cells. In fact, this is a mechanical peeling of the skin with the help of abrasives. In our clinic, the procedure is carried out using a special apparatus, from the tip of which a jet of air containing abrasive crystals escapes under pressure.
Cost: The cost can vary depending on the number of sessions you need to take. The cost can range from AED 299 to AED 699.
Laser Peels:
Q-switched Alexandrite 755 nm is used. Among all the laser systems, it provides the breakdown of melanin in the areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin. The application is light and painless. This application is repeated at an interval of 4 weeks.
Cost: The price of this treatment can range from AED 399 to AED 599.
Mesotherapy:
In the treatment of stains, injecting small amounts of substances such as vitamin C, glutathione, tranexamic acid, and pyruvic acid into the stained area under the skin can lighten the color of the stain. It is not a classical method and can be considered when other methods are not successful.
Cost: The price of getting treatment with mesotherapy can range from AED 450 to AED 999.
Takeaway
With the right treatments applied at the Enfield Royal Clinic, many people suffering from melasma spots get successful results. Melasma can be persistent in some cases, and it may take several months to see improvement. Following your dermatologist’s advice during this process will ensure that you get the most out of the treatment. It can also help prevent skin irritation and other side effects. Finally, after the problem has been resolved, a maintenance treatment to prevent recurrence can be planned by your doctor.
