What is the Transformative Tranexamic Facial and what is included in the treatment?

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a type of miracle drug.  In internal medicine and gynecology, it’s used to control heavy bleeding, but in dermatology it’s used to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation disorders. The severest cases of melasma are treated with prescription oral tranexamic acid, but milder cases can be treated with topical TXA such as is found in MesoesteticTran3X or Alastin’s A-luminate topical cream.

Somewhere in between topical and oral, there’s a new sheriff in town.  And that’s the Transformative Tranexamic Facial.  When pure TXA is applied after microneedling it is absorbed deeper into the skin providing much of the benefits of oral treatment without having to take TXA orally.  Multiple medical research studies and clinical trials have reported the effectiveness of TXA post microneedling in treating difficult hyperpigmentation.

What is the treatment protocol?

ArtMed is a medical clinic and consequently we’re able to offer this prescription medication post microneedling to treat stubborn melasma and hyperpigmentation. A series of 4 microneedling sessions done 2 weeks apart are required for this treatment protocol. A single treatment will only be offered as maintenance therapy after an initial treatment series is completed and only if indicated.

How does it work?

TXA works by directly suppressing melanin production in the skin.  It also reduces vascular and inflammatory components of melasma which additionally evens out complexion. TXA is as effective as prescription strength hydroquinone (perhaps even more effective) without the side effects and relapse rates of HQ.

Are there recommended post-care products?

The recommended post care after the Transformative Tranexamic Acid Facial series of 4 microneedling sessions includes topical TXA (such as Alastin A-luminate or Mesoestetic Tran3X ) plus sunscreen to minimize recurrence.

And there’s a BONUS! - Microneedling itself induces collagen and elastin production, improves skin quality and tightens pores. The anti-aging benefits of microneedling combined with the complexion improving qualities (decreased pigmentation and redness) of TXA is a win-win combination!