Inside Aesthetics Ep 106 A Guide to Melasma & How to Treat it with Lasers | Dr Davin Lim & Nick Dubinin
Episode 106 hosts Dr Davin Lim (Dermatologist from Brisbane, Australia) & Nick Dubinin (Business development manager for Advanced Cosmeceuticals from Brisbane, Australia)
We explore what melasma is, why it occurs, which patient groups are more likely to suffer from it and why it's so difficult to treat.
We then learn about some of the advanced energy-based treatments available including the Spectra XT (a multi-functional, non-ablative laser) & the LaseMD (a multi-functional, fractioned, non-ablative laser), both by Lutronic.
00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Davin Lim & Nick Dubinin 05:59 What Melasma Is and Who It Affects Most 10:56 Hormones, Genetics and Environmental Triggers 18:27 Why Melasma Behaves Differently From Other Pigmentation 26:25 The Critical Role of Sun Protection in Prevention and Treatment 33:29 Traditional Treatments and Why Some Made Melasma Worse 41:37 Common Mistakes Practitioners and Patients Make 48:53 Modern Laser Philosophy – Gentle and Consistent Treatment 52:09 How Q-Switch Lasers Calm Melanocytes Instead of Destroying Them 59:04 Treatment Expectations and Why Results Take Time 01:07:16 Recurrence Risk and Long Term Maintenance Strategies 01:14:29 Combining Topicals, Tranexamic Acid and Laser Therapy 01:21:52 When Patients Should Seek Specialist Care 01:28:35 Costs, Accessibility and Making Treatment Sustainable 01:37:03 Using Thulium and Other Devices for Resistant Cases 01:44:12 Patient Experience, Downtime and Safety Considerations 01:51:20 Practical Takeaways for Managing Melasma Successfully 01:58:10 Final Advice and Closing Remarks
This podcast episode was brought to you by Advanced Cosmeceuticals & Lutronic, leaders in cosmeceuticals, medical and laser devices.
To get a special discount and extra complimentary warranties on a variety of Lutronic products, you can call our guest Nick Dubinin directly on +61400091215 or email him on ndubinin@lutronicaustralia.com.au and mention that you heard this podcast
Visit the Advanced Cosmeceuticals website: https://www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au
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