Hong Kong Private Skin Clinic | Hong Kong Dermatologist

Melasma

Melasma is a chronic skin pigmentation usually presented as symmetrical brownish pigmentation usually over females' cheeks. It is more commonly seen in Asian skin types, patients with more sun exposure, previous pregnancy, oral contractive pills have higher risks in developing melasma.

Treatment usually involve multiple agents including stringent sun protection, skin whitening products,topical retinoids, lasers and chemical peels may also lighten the pigmentation.

Picosecond Laser treatments can help to effectively treat melasma and reduce unwanted pigmentation, while redcing the risk of unwanted side effects such as hypo pigmentation with minimal downtime.