The Benefits of Chemical Peels for Melasma Treatment

Melasma is a condition associated with hyperpigmentation in which brown patches develop on the face or other areas regularly exposed to the sun. Several dermatology treatments, including chemical peels, can lighten the brown patches and create a more even skin tone. The aesthetic providers at Tulsa Hills Cosmetic & Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, treat melasma and can determine if you are a candidate for a chemical peel treatment. 

Causes of Melasma

Melasma patches most often develop on the face, particularly the cheeks, forehead, upper lip area, and chin, but they can also appear on other body areas. Excessive sun exposure is one cause of melasma, so it can develop in areas regularly exposed to the sun, such as the neck, chest, back, and arms. In addition to sun exposure, other factors that can cause melasma include:

• Certain medications
• Hormone changes
• Oral contraceptives
• Hormonal therapies 
• Fertility treatments
• Thyroid disorders 
• Pregnancy
• Heredity 

Benefits of Chemical Peels

One way we treat melasma at our dermatology office in Tulsa, OK, is with chemical peels, which help improve the tone, texture, and appearance of skin. During a chemical peel treatment, the top layers of skin are exfoliated, revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath. 

Some types of melasma primarily affect the superficial layers of skin. Exfoliating these layers helps diminish the appearance of the brown patches caused by melasma. Chemical peels have many benefits in treating melasma. Some of these include:

• Safe and effective
• Treatment is non-surgical 
• Skin tone is evened out
• Skin appears smoother  
• Hyperpigmentation is diminished  
• Chemical peels can be safely used on the face and other areas 
• Treatment is performed as an outpatient procedure so you can return home afterward
• Skin appears fresher, smoother, and rejuvenated 

If you have developed melasma patches on your skin, chemical peels can help reduce hyperpigmentation and even skin tone. Schedule a consultation with our aesthetic providers to learn more about using chemical peels to treat melasma by calling Tulsa Hills Cosmetic & Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, at (918) 293-1287.