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
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SKN Studio Aesthetics & Med Spa
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LUX MedSpa Brickell
VERIFIEDFRESNO, CA
Savage Serenity MedSpa
VERIFIEDDALLAS, TX
Just Injected
VERIFIEDOVIEDO, FL
Soluma Aesthetics® Med Spa - Oviedo
VERIFIEDLITTLETON, CO
Beauties and Beasts Medical Spa
VERIFIEDSOUTH PORTLAND, ME
MOTOX skin science
VERIFIEDHOUSTON, TX
Soirée Aesthetics
VERIFIEDMINEOLA, NY
GLOWDOCS Medspa
VERIFIEDENCINO, CA
Vessel Aesthetics
VERIFIEDORLANDO, FL
Facial Mania Med Spa Orlando
VERIFIEDTUALATIN, OR
Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center
VERIFIEDSAN ANTONIO, TX
DaVida Medical & Aesthetics
VERIFIEDTORRANCE, CA
HoneMD Med Spa Torrance
VERIFIEDRICHMOND HILL, GA
Radiant Skin Medical Spa Richmond Hill
AURORA, CO
Natura Med Spa & IV Bar - Cornerstar Aurora
LAS VEGAS, NV
NIMA Institute
GILBERT, AZ
Nulevel Wellness
BOCA RATON, FL
Peace Love Med Aesthetic Rejuvenation
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
St Pete Wellness & MedSpa
CAMP HILL, PA
Revived Medical Aesthetics
WRENTHAM, MA
Best You MedSpa
WINTER PARK, FL
Look Lab Med Spa
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Trés Jolie Medical Spa
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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.