Skin Tone & Texture
Melasma Treatment
Melasma is driven largely by hormones and sun exposure, which makes it more persistent than ordinary sun spots. A careful, gradual approach works best: strict sun protection and prescription creams first, then gentle peels or microneedling if needed. Because heat and aggressive treatment can make melasma worse, provider experience matters.
What causes melasma?
Hormonal changes including pregnancy and birth control, sun exposure, and heat all play a role. Melasma often improves with treatment but can return, so ongoing maintenance is common.
Treatments for Melasma
Top-Rated Providers for Melasma
VERIFIEDGEELONG, VIC
Bonny Skin
VERIFIEDNEW TOWN, TAS
Heart Aesthetics Hobart
VERIFIEDEASTGARDENS, NSW
SDL Australia Eastgardens
VERIFIEDKARRINYUP, WA
Skin Societe Karrinyup
VERIFIEDESSENDON, VIC
Skin Bottega
VERIFIEDWOLLONGONG, NSW
My Cosmetic Clinic Wollongong
VERIFIEDSOUTH BRISBANE, QLD
Dr David Sharp Plastic Surgery and The Sharp Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Clinics
VERIFIEDASCOT, QLD
DermSkin Clinics
VERIFIEDCHATSWOOD, NSW
Flawless Aesthetics Clinics Chatswood
VERIFIEDERINA, NSW
My Cosmetic Clinic Erina
SOUTH YARRA, VIC
Vis à Vis Cosmetic
VERIFIEDROCKINGHAM, WA
Skin Societe Rockingham
BELLERIVE, TAS
Eden Cosmetic Therapies
VERIFIEDPYRMONT, NSW
Aesthetics Residence By Masie
BURLEIGH WATERS, QLD
Skin Forum
WARNERS BAY, NSW
Aesthetics by Maddy-Jane
OXENFORD, QLD
Cosmedispa
VARSITY LAKES, QLD
KR Skin Clinic - Beauty Therapy & IPL
SOUTH YARRA, VIC
Dermaq Aesthetics
SOUTHPORT, QLD
Skin Forum
PEREGIAN SPRINGS, QLD
Injouthful Cosmetic Clinic
OXENFORD, QLD
Aesthetic Med Clinic
GREENSLOPES, QLD
Sonder Private Clinic Brisbane
CHARLESTOWN, NSW
Lets Face It Skin and Laser Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What treatments help with melasma?
Providers commonly treat melasma with Chemical Peels, Microneedling, and Red Light Therapy. The best option depends on your skin and the severity of the concern, which a provider will assess at a consultation. Hormonal changes including pregnancy and birth control, sun exposure, and heat all play a role. Melasma often improves with treatment but can return, so ongoing maintenance is common.
How many sessions will I need for melasma?
Most treatments for melasma work best as a short series rather than a single visit, with results building over several weeks. Your provider will recommend a plan and interval based on your skin and goals at your consultation.
How do I choose a provider for melasma?
Look for a licensed, experienced provider, before-and-after photos of patients with a similar concern, and a consultation before treatment. Filter providers by treatment and compare their ratings and reviews.
Should I see a dermatologist for melasma?
It's a good place to start. Dermatologists usually treat melasma first with daily sun protection and prescription creams. Chemical peels, microneedling and laser or light treatments are used as add-ons, and treatments that heat the skin, including IPL photofacials and many lasers, can make melasma darker in some people, especially on darker skin. The American Academy of Dermatology advises having melasma procedures done by a board-certified dermatologist.