Melasma Treatment

Melasma Description and Education: Learn More About Melasma Before You Decide Which Melasma Treatment is Right for You

Melasma is most common in women and affects about 45 million people worldwide. It appears as irregular patches of brown skin on the forehead, cheeks, upper lip and nose. Like most other pigmented lesions, melasma is not dangerous, but it can be embarrassing for those who suffer with it. Melasma usually occurs during hormonal fluctuations associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. For some, the condition fades after childbirth, hormone therapy or discontinuation of oral contraceptives.

If melasma does not fade naturally, temporary melasma removal treatment is an option. Traditional melasma treatments are often harsh, such as chemical peels, bleaching and aggressive dermabrasion. These procedures don't always deliver favorable results, and the downtime they require is significant. Fraxel, however, offers a revolutionary, non-invasive melasma laser treatment that has received FDA approval for significantly reducing melasma. What's more, Fraxel treatment requires little downtime or discomfort.