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 [email protected] and mention that you heard this podcast Visit the Advanced Cosmeceuticals website: https://www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au Visit the Lutronic website: https://www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au/lutronic ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION