Melasma is a particularly difficult pigmentation to treat. Though it can never be cured, appropriately treated melasma can be lightened and the cosmetic appearance improved.

  • Melasma appears as map like brown patches most commonly on upper lip, cheeks and the forehead.
  • Melasma is caused from sun exsposure + oestrogen which is why it occurs in women and more common while on the oral contraceptive pill.
  • Sunscreen is the most important treatment measure you can take.
  • A combination of peel and prescription lightening agent are effective in fading melasma in a high percentage of women.
  • IPL and other inappropriate treatments can worsen melasma.
  • Newer Fraxel lasers can be used, however the expense of these means it is worth trialling peels and lightening agents first.

  • Do you have melasma you want to treat?
    Come in for a free consultation for diagnosis and treatment options.
    Call us on (07) 33505447 for your free consultation or email to ask us any questions.