Chemical peels

These are procedures that involve applying a chemical solution to the skin to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells and reveal a new layer of skin. Chemical peels can help improve the appearance of melasma by reducing the pigmentation and improving the skin texture. They may also stimulate collagen production and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

• Chemical peels can vary in strength and depth depending on the type of chemical used and the best result.
• They may cause some redness, or irritation after the procedure and require some time for healing.

Laser therapy

This is a treatment that uses a beam of light to target the melanin in the skin and break it down. Laser therapy can help reduce the intensity and size of melasma patches and improve the overall skin tone.

• There are different types of lasers that can be used for melasma treatment, such as Q-switched, fractional CO2, and many more.
• Laser therapy may require multiple sessions to achieve good results and may cause some side effects such as swelling, bruising, or scarring.

Microneedling

This is a procedure that involves creating tiny holes in the skin using fine needles connected to a device. Microneedling can improve melasma by stimulating the skin's natural healing process and increasing the penetration of topical medications. Microneedling can also induce collagen production and improve skin texture.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

This is a procedure that involves injecting plasma derived from the patient's own blood into the skin. Plasma is a liquid type of blood that contains platelets. PRP can improve melasma by delivering growth factors and cytokines that promote skin regeneration and repair. PRP can also enhance the effects of microneedling by providing additional stimulation to the skin.