Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #66

skin
One of the most frustrating traits of melasma is its recurrence, or the fact that it
can never be fully conquered. The skin can definitely be lightened, and melasma can
be faded from the skin’s surface, but the pattern of pigmentation often still resides in
the skin’s deeper layers.
According to US researcher in bio-laser science and dermatology Dr Abnoeal
Bakus, results with the RevLite can be maintained with proper use of skincare
and sunscreen after treatment. ‘In my experience, patients can see significant
lightening of their melasma with the RevLite and, when they continue to use
sunscreen after the last treatment, they have been able to maintain these results
over several years,’ he says. ‘Sunscreen is very important in order to maintain results
and control melasma.’
Treatment with RevLite in melasma patients typically involves no downtime.
The parameters are kept relatively light, so as not to incur Post-Inflammatory
Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in the skin.
‘We use low fluencies and multiple passes of the hand piece,’ Dr Bakus explains.
‘There is no downtime, making it a very accommodating treatment for patients
with busy lifestyles.’
The skill and experience of the practitioner is key to achieving the best results.
‘The operator must be sure what they’re treating,’ Assoc Prof Goodman says. ‘They
need to be able to diagnose every pigment spot on the face before treatment, and
understand the patient’s risk of PIH or hypopigmentation following treatment.’
In most cases, a series of RevLite treatments is advised to achieve the best
results. Assoc Prof Goodman often performs up to 10 treatments, between two and
four weeks apart, in the initial treatment, followed by a maintenance programme.
‘I use the RevLite as one of three pillars in a melasma bleaching regime,’ he
explains. ‘We perform a series of RevLite treatments, and use tranexamic acid
and skin bleaching skincare to create a persistent and proactive treatment
for melasma.’
RevLite can be used in general skin rejuvenation as well. It delivers columns of
controlled thermal damage to the skin during treatment. This kick-starts regeneration
in the skin’s deeper layers, increasing cellular turnover and rebuilding the skin
from within.
‘The beauty of RevLite is multi-fold; it rejuvenates and regenerates skin, and has
revolutionised the treatment for melasma. Its versatility means it can be used on any
skin type for a full facial rejuvenation,’ Assoc Prof Goodman concludes. csbm
BEFORE
AFTER Revlite treatment. Photos courtesy of Dr Bakus.
BEFORE
AFTER Revlite treatment. Photos courtesy of Dr Bakus.
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