Melasma
Treatments
We use low-heat fractionated lasers, targeted chemical peels, and prescription tyrosinase inhibitors to lift deep melasma and manage hormonal flare-ups without triggering rebound pigmentation.
How Melasma Treatment Works
Unlike standard sun damage, melasma is deeply rooted in hormonal fluctuations (such as pregnancy or birth control) and vascular inflammation. Because of this, the condition is highly reactive.
If a provider uses a high-heat laser (like IPL or traditional resurfacing) on melasma, it will aggressively rebound, causing the dark patches to spread and darken permanently. Heat is the enemy of melasma.
We strictly avoid aggressive heat. Instead, we use gentle fractionated lasers, deep chemical exfoliation, and mandatory at-home melanin suppressants to safely lift existing pigment while putting overactive melanocytes to sleep.
Who Performs This Treatment
Lauren Siso
Jaycee Zotti
Christian Carter, LE
Melasma Reviews
"I've struggled with stubborn melasma for years and nothing worked. Another spa made it worse with IPL. Jaycee customized a safe MOXI laser and peel plan for me. The dark patches are completely gone."
"After my pregnancy, my 'pregnancy mask' was so dark on my forehead and cheeks. Lauren put me on ZO Skin Health and did a series of VI Peels. My skin looks so even now."
"I was nervous about getting a chemical peel for my chloasma, but the VI Peel for pigmentation is effective. My skin peeled for a few days, but underneath, all the dark marks were completely gone."
"As a woman of color, I'm always cautious about lasers making my hyperpigmentation worse. Christian explained exactly why MOXI is safe for me and broke up my pigment effectively. The results have been significant."
"I've struggled with stubborn melasma for years and nothing worked. Another spa made it worse with IPL. Jaycee customized a safe MOXI laser and peel plan for me. The dark patches are completely gone."
"After my pregnancy, my 'pregnancy mask' was so dark on my forehead and cheeks. Lauren put me on ZO Skin Health and did a series of VI Peels. My skin looks so even now."
"I was nervous about getting a chemical peel for my chloasma, but the VI Peel for pigmentation is effective. My skin peeled for a few days, but underneath, all the dark marks were completely gone."
"As a woman of color, I'm always cautious about lasers making my hyperpigmentation worse. Christian explained exactly why MOXI is safe for me and broke up my pigment effectively. The results have been significant."
Common
Questions
What to know before booking melasma treatment at ELLEMES.
Melasma is a chronic, hormonally-driven condition. While it cannot be permanently cured, it can be effectively managed and suppressed. We clear visible pigment with safe lasers (like MOXI) and keep the melanocytes dormant using strict, daily medical-grade skincare.
Melasma is extremely sensitive to heat. Intense heat lasers (like standard IPL or BBL) can trigger the melanocytes to produce more pigment, causing a severe rebound flare-up. This is why we strictly use safe, low-heat fractional lasers like MOXI for melasma patients.
Yes. We specialize in treating melanin-rich skin. We use safe "color-blind" lasers like MOXI, paired with specific chemical peels and microneedling to lift pigment without the risk of causing Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH).
Yes, it is mandatory. Tyrosinase is the enzyme responsible for producing melanin. A tyrosinase inhibitor (like Hydroquinone, Vitamin C, or Kojic Acid) actively blocks this enzyme. Using these medical-grade topicals at home prevents your melasma from returning after we clear it in the clinic.
Because melasma is often deeply rooted in the dermis, it requires a dedicated series of treatments over 3 to 6 months for full clearance. You will see steady lightening after each session and as your prescribed skincare routine takes effect.
When you're ready.
Schedule a consultation and we'll diagnose your pigment depth to build a custom, heat-safe clearance plan based on your skin, your concerns, and your timeline.
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