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Melasma is one of the most challenging pigmentation conditions to manage, often requiring a combination of approaches and patience. Melasma Treatment at Riva Skin, Hair & Aesthetics is designed around your specific pattern and triggers.
What Causes Melasma?
Melasma is typically linked to hormonal changes, sun exposure, and genetic predisposition, and often appears as symmetrical dark patches on the face, commonly the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip.
Can Melasma Be Treated?
Melasma can be managed with a personalized combination of topical treatments, in-clinic procedures, and strict sun protection. Your dermatologist will design a plan based on the pattern and depth of your pigmentation.
Will Melasma Come Back After Treatment?
Melasma can be prone to recurrence, especially with sun exposure or hormonal triggers, which is why ongoing sun protection and maintenance are an important part of any treatment plan.
What to Expect: Timeline & Skin Tone Considerations
Because melasma is a chronic, hormonally-influenced condition, visible improvement typically develops gradually over weeks to months of consistent treatment and sun protection.
Treatments are tailored specifically with darker Fitzpatrick skin types in mind to reduce the risk of post-treatment pigmentation changes.
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential throughout treatment and maintenance.
Your dermatologist will monitor your response and adjust the plan as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes melasma?
Melasma is typically linked to hormonal changes, sun exposure, and genetic predisposition, and often appears as symmetrical dark patches on the face.
Can melasma be treated?
Melasma can be managed with a personalized combination of topical treatments, in-clinic procedures, and strict sun protection; your dermatologist will design a plan based on the pattern and depth of your pigmentation.
Will melasma come back after treatment?
Melasma can be prone to recurrence, especially with sun exposure or hormonal triggers, which is why ongoing sun protection and maintenance are an important part of any treatment plan.
Is melasma treatment safe for Indian or darker skin tones?
Treatments are tailored specifically with darker Fitzpatrick skin types in mind to reduce the risk of post-treatment pigmentation changes; your dermatologist will select approaches suited to your skin tone.
Managing melasma can take patience and the right plan. Book a consultation with Dr. Priyanka's team.