Pigmentation on face

[Flowermonaster]

firefly38:

After you, Flower..

Thanks K-I-N.. Btw, have you tried Snail cream? Is it effective?

Firefly, you might have to wait long long since the Doc very popular. :rotflmao:
By the way, the snail cream don't really lighten my pigmentation. It's just made my skin smoother, that's all. So need to find other way to clear the pigmentation before it spreads.

[mksmn]

Steadyberry:

Why GP? Are lasers considered invasive procedures? I thought only dermatologists could do this? Or maybe lower grade lasers? What about IPLs done at beauty saloons? Are they using similar machines?


Which GP do you go to?

I sent you pm.[/quote]

No, she is not a GP but an Aesthetic Doc. I went to the doc because I think I'll be in a much safer hands (probably more effective too?) of a doc than a beautician (salon).

I understand that there are many types of lasers to cater to different problem skin conditions such as pimples, pigmentation, melasma, big open pores etc. My doc did ask if I wanted to try those more invasive type of laser, just once to see if I am able to \"take\" it because of the redness, scabs and all. But because it cost a few more hundred bucks and it is only 1 or 2 times lesser than the one I did and yet still cannot guarantee the effectiveness of it, I don't think I will consider this (but I remember she told me on the very 1st session that this type does not suit me :skeptical: ). If I really am going back to her again, I'd probably just sign up the less invasive laser mini package (6 sessions).

But I am doubtful about this doc now. What she told me on the 1st session was so different from what she told me later on including the lasers part. Quite disappointed in her actually and she is always pushing products too. To think that she confidently told me on the 1st session that the 2 products which cost me over a thousand I will definitely see good results after using it and I may probably don't even need any lasers! Pffft!

Now am thinking of Koh-i-Noor's recommendation. Which should I try? The lasers or the Lumixyl? But definitely will not be on time to be \"pretty\" for cny already.

[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.

[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?