The Best Laser Treatments for Brown Spots and Melasma | Dr. Sam Ellis

Everyone has been asking me about the best laser treatments for skin concerns like brown spots and Melasma. So I put this laser guide together for you so you know what laser treatments are the most effective at treating brown spots, hyperpigmentation and Melasma. Stay tuned for the 2nd part of this guide going live next week when I dive into the best laser treatments for aging skin and texture issues.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 How lasers generally work
02:54 Best laser for Melasma
04:21 Best laser for Brown Spots
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Thanks for watching!

[somacarr]

Could you do talk about lasers for getting rid of Roseacia issues?

[carinerouhi]

Thank you for this video! Do you have tips to recognize melasma vs dark spots?

[Patrick-gjzu]

Something I love about you Dr. Sam is you’re not all about money. You will intervene with skincare and medical intervention. I really appreciate this

[littlevoice_]

Wish you could make a laser cheat sheet/one pager. Type: name: mechanism of action: benefits

[littlegeo]

I've never wanted to live in northern CA more. 😭 Would love to be treated by you Dr. Ellis. Great video! Sending love from FL.

[lachesislooms]

I didn't wear sunscreen in my youth and had pretty intensive dark spots at 40. Did three IPL sessions and felt like the results were miraculous! I now wear sunscreen always and use eucerin anti pigment products to protect my 48 year old skin. Thanks for the great video!

[rosiesingleton]

Can you do a video about chemical peels ?

[tiffanyrose]

I have melasma, acne prone, rosacea skin and BBL with Halo is my favorite and my skin responds beautifully to this combo!

[mkwil]

I have had good results with dual fraxel and also a combination as you suggested. Recently had my second moxie that was 4 different lasers and my skin felt like sand paper for about a week then soft and new born baby skin without dark spots. Would love your opinion on the moxie treatment too! Thanks for your amazing content Dr. Sam!

[Blue]

Awesome video, thank you. Does Halo provide any tightening of the skin as well?

[DPM-dpon]

What an outstanding and informative video. Thank you.

[hannahjara]

Is there a resource where we can go and try and find a provider that offers the laser you mentioned? Seems like every provider has a nickname for lack of a better term for the laser they offer and it's hard to narrow down who is offering what.

[picklebird]

Best all around summary of the various lasers and when to use them. Thanks so much!

[crucitasquillace]

I had back in 2018 IPL done 3x on my olive tone skin. IT MADE MY BROWN SPOTS WORSE!! I wish the esthetician knew better than to use it on my type of skin. Here we are 2024 and I am still trying to get those spots disappear. I do get facials now every month and she has been working hard at getting my spots to fade with different non invasive treatments and using mostly serums that address melasma. I spent so much money with IPL only to make things worse. So…please be careful everyone. Do your research. I thought I did. The person that did my IPL is the daughter of the owner of a place for over 30 years.

[beigechen]

Had 3 sessions of IPL for melasma, good result. Cost $1000 in Houston area. Continue with skincare maintenance. Started microneedling using Dr. Pen, saw bigger improvement.

[jeanettestalmack]

Such great information! Thank you! Looking forward to part 2 😊

[dorienvanderschot]

Incredibly informative video. Now, my concern is more redness (due to sensitivity, not acne prone skin) and supporting collagen and elastin through fibroblasts. For the redness IPL has had the best results so far, but for the second concern I'm somewhat lost in regard to the possibilities. What's most effective there? BBL, fractional laser, combined with micro needling? Could you maybe address this in on of you next video's on laser treatments?

[anitamiko]

This was useful to hear, esp your targeted approach. I love that ribbed sweater, Dr. Ellis. Do you recall where it’s from or who makes it?

[RabbitinCanada]

That's a great video. I've had a few different treatments you mentioned and this is the first time I've actually understood the difference.

[lindalove]

Would an at-home device like the Nira help fade sun spots? I’m assuming it would take a lot longer if it would.