Melasma Treatment in Moncton & Dieppe

Melasma is a common pigment concern that often appears as brown, tan, or gray-brown patches, most commonly on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, or jawline. It is influenced by pigment activity and can be triggered or worsened by sun exposure, heat, hormones, pregnancy, birth control, genetics, and inflammation.

Melasma can be triggered by hormonal changes, pregnancy, birth control, menopause or perimenopause changes, sun exposure, heat, genetics, inflammation, irritation, and certain medications or skin treatments. Most cases involve more than one factor.

Melasma is usually managed rather than permanently cured. Treatment can help improve the appearance of pigmentation, but maintenance, sun protection, heat avoidance, and consistent skincare are often needed because melasma can recur.

Sparkle may use a combination plan that includes PicoWay Resolve, medical-grade skincare, pigment-regulating ingredients such as hydroquinone when appropriate, Vitamin A/retinoids, Vitamin C, PRP, and strict sun protection guidance.

PicoWay Resolve may be considered for selected melasma and pigmentation concerns because it uses picosecond laser energy. However, melasma can worsen with heat or inflammation, so candidacy, settings, skin type, sun exposure, and aftercare are important.

No laser should be described as appropriate for a range of skin types after assessment without assessment. PicoWay may be considered for a wider range of skin tones than some heat-based lasers, but candidacy depends on Fitzpatrick skin type, pigmentation history, active tan, medication history, melasma depth, and provider assessment.

The source page references 3–6 sessions spaced a few weeks apart. The exact plan depends on pigmentation pattern, skin type, treatment tolerance, homecare, sun exposure, and response.

Commonly discussed ingredients include sunscreen, hydroquinone when appropriate, Vitamin A or retinoids, Vitamin C, gentle pigment-regulating ingredients, barrier support, and anti-inflammatory skincare. Hydroquinone and retinoids are not appropriate for everyone and require professional guidance.

PRP may be discussed as part of a broader skin-quality or inflammation-support plan for selected clients, often combined with skincare or laser. It should not be positioned as a guaranteed melasma correction treatment.

Daily broad-spectrum SPF, visible-light protection when appropriate, hats, heat management, and consistent skincare are essential. Melasma is highly relapse-prone without ongoing prevention and maintenance.

Yes, melasma can worsen with heat, sun exposure, irritation, aggressive treatment, inflammation, hormonal triggers, or inconsistent aftercare. This is why consultation, conservative settings, pretreatment skincare, and maintenance are important.

Treatment may need to be delayed or modified if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, recently tanned, actively irritated, using certain medications, prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or have an active skin infection or open wounds. Consultation is required.