Pigmentation on face

[mksmn]

How about TCM? Anyone tried before and knows of any good tcm specialized in all these face skin problems that yields good results?

[sukiyotsuna]

Hello! perhaps i could share my regime,

I am consuming sheep placenta for internal and it helps alot as well

[HappyBlueBear]

mksmn:

Koh-i-Noor:

Desperate, so I switched to a pigmentation cream, TriLuma, contains Retin-A and 4% of hydroquino; Retin-A is an Vit A derivative that promote skin to renew faster and boost the collagen growth. Hydroquinoa is effective in bleaching. Due to all the IPL and laser treatments I underwent, I supposed my skin had thinned out a lot, this cream caused much irritation, redness and slight swelling and very dry. Itchy and flaky.

By then, I decided to stop all treatment and leave it, but a friend highly recommended a dermatologist at Raffles Hospital, after consultation, he only prescribed one cream to me, Lumixyl (unlike other popular aesthetic doctors that would asked me to use their whole set of products.) Apply twice daily on clean skin. That's all it takes! And, I am only on the second bottle, cos a bottle last me for 6+months; before the 1st bottle is used up, my pigmentation already almost disappeared, left only a very faint mark that can only be seen with close examination. Currently, I am on my second bottle which I now only apply once at night every alternate day for maintenance.
However, the dermatologist warned me that pigmentation will always return if I have prolong sun exposure, hormone changes etc.

Don't waste money on IPL, laser treatments, skin care products. See a dermatologist. They have effective topical creams for different type of pigmentation.
And, so much more pocket-friendly.

Hi, is this suitable for melasma? Thanks

I also want to know if Lumixyl is suitable for melasma. Where is koh i noor?

Crawled the web and found that there's mixed reviews but their official site says that it is good for melasma too. Has case studies to show.

For those who wish to get the product online without consulting a dermatologist, you can order from http://www.lumixyl.com.my. Works out to be around S$180 for the cream.

[Integer]

HappyBlueBear:

mksmn:

[quote=\"Koh-i-Noor\"]
Desperate, so I switched to a pigmentation cream, TriLuma, contains Retin-A and 4% of hydroquino; Retin-A is an Vit A derivative that promote skin to renew faster and boost the collagen growth. Hydroquinoa is effective in bleaching. Due to all the IPL and laser treatments I underwent, I supposed my skin had thinned out a lot, this cream caused much irritation, redness and slight swelling and very dry. Itchy and flaky.

By then, I decided to stop all treatment and leave it, but a friend highly recommended a dermatologist at Raffles Hospital, after consultation, he only prescribed one cream to me, Lumixyl (unlike other popular aesthetic doctors that would asked me to use their whole set of products.) Apply twice daily on clean skin. That's all it takes! And, I am only on the second bottle, cos a bottle last me for 6+months; before the 1st bottle is used up, my pigmentation already almost disappeared, left only a very faint mark that can only be seen with close examination. Currently, I am on my second bottle which I now only apply once at night every alternate day for maintenance.
However, the dermatologist warned me that pigmentation will always return if I have prolong sun exposure, hormone changes etc.

Don't waste money on IPL, laser treatments, skin care products. See a dermatologist. They have effective topical creams for different type of pigmentation.
And, so much more pocket-friendly.

Hi, is this suitable for melasma? Thanks

I also want to know if Lumixyl is suitable for melasma. Where is koh i noor?

Crawled the web and found that there's mixed reviews but their official site says that it is good for melasma too. Has case studies to show.

For those who wish to get the product online without consulting a dermatologist, you can order from http://www.lumixyl.com.my. Works out to be around S$180 for the cream.[/quote]I visited Dr Chris Foo recently. According to him, Lumixyl is more for melasma. After examination, he said that mine is not melasma, hence the cream might not be that effective for me. He recommended IPL treatments instead.

Anyway, I still bought the cream as the recommended pre-treatment option.

The cream costs abt $169. 1st consultation is $147.

Dr Foo's bedside manners is good, he is patient in answering my queries wrt to the whitening products and sunscreens I've used. I feel more comfortable with him compared to another dermatologist and GP aesthetics doctor I've visited.

Hope this helps.

[HappyBlueBear]

Hi Integer


Thanks for your feedback!

For me, I have ordered Lumixyl cream online. Still waiting for the package to arrive. As mentioned, it costs ard S$180 (incl. shipping cost of RM50). I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from them saying that I would be given a free 9 ml Glycopeel 10, which when used together with Lumixyl cream produces faster result, ie can see results in 4 weeks. I thought the cost is very reasonable considering that some of my other skincare products already cost around the same price. Wanna try out this cream first before visiting Chris Foo. What’s more, Lumixyl is Hydroquinone-free so it is safe to use.

[ashleymary]

Tranexamic acid is the best option to the most effective compound for overall skin whitening, pigmentation and lightening dark spots. Here is the best website http://www.tcapeel.net/ to read more.

[Imami]

Any recommendation for ipl, anyone?


I try to avoid the sun usually. But there are times when I need to go under the sun, eg cross the road, walk in the car park. It is ok if I am to go for ipl?

[sundaymorning]

hercules:

Laser & IPL are usually effective on pigmentation, if you do it regularlly (usually about 4 weeks interval at the beginning and then 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, interval in later part) AND you have to adhere to no-sun and careful sunblock requirements after the treatments else the the pigmentation may become worst (due to initial thinning of skin at the beginning).


Some cream products are good to reduce pigmentation but need to have good patience coz usually have to wait long long.

It's best to treat melasma via diet first instead of using external treatments. Understand melasma is caused by internal 'toxic', something to do the liver. So, get the liver to function properly first else how much one throws in laser and IPL also will not work much. It is difficult to treat melasma as it is due to 'internal damage'.

Current laser/IPL price under GP is about $250/treatment, under salon can cost as little as $18. Their machines are usually different with salons usually buy second hand machines. GP gives a better sense of they know how to control the intensity of the beams while beautician may 'mis-judge' and burn one's skin for life. GP also maintain their machines better and usually will retire their machine once new one is out (so most of the time, they have the latest on the market).

The cheapest way to have good skins is to start from young - wash, moisturise, and sunblock from teenage years. If you have already missed this window period, then teach your kids how to do so.

Hi，
do you know of any ipl / laser clinic ?

[Integer]

Steadyberry:

Oh no, I just signed up for 2 sessions of ipl & 2 sessions of laser at my gp. I had my 1st ipl last wk. Didn't like the feeling of it at all. Scabs appeared but have not fallen off. :stupid:


Koh-I-noir,

Thx for the info. Really appreciate it. When will the scabs fall off by the way? My next appointment is 4-5 wk later for laser. Do u think I should just go for ipl for the nx 3 sessions since I had paid for them? And how many times had you gone through ipl & laser? The thing I am really worried is the long term effect. My face might look flawless now but not sure 10 years down the road. I might look like 60 or 70 if I stop ipl.

Hi Steadyberry,

Any feedback on your ipl and laser sessions?

Btw, the Lumixyl cream has no effect on me at all. Can't see any difference.

[CJS]

I tried a full course of 12 sessions of IPL at a beautician. I do end up with more radiant skin and slightly diminished age spots (which does not correlate with the amount spent). I also ended up getting lots of pimples throughout the year of IPL sessions I had. It was probably due to the heat I received at IPL sessions that caused my skin to act up. I stopped since then and now I am pretty much pimple free.