Melasma causes recurring brown or grey-brown facial patches, often influenced by sun exposure, hormones, heat and skin irritation. Treatment aims to control excess pigmentation and reduce contrast; it cannot guarantee permanent clearance.
Melasma needs a diagnosis before treatment because it can resemble post-acne pigmentation, sun spots or other causes of facial discoloration. Dr. Manisha Saney reviews the pattern, triggers, medicines, pregnancy history, skincare and previous reactions before planning care.
A personalised plan may include daily broad-spectrum sun protection, suitable topical care, selected chemical peels or carefully selected laser treatment. Aggressive treatment can worsen pigmentation, particularly when skin is irritated or prone to post-inflammatory darkening.
The consultation includes examination of pigment distribution, skin tone, current products, hormonal or medicine-related triggers and previous procedures. Treatment is introduced gradually and reviewed for irritation or darkening.
Adults with clinically assessed melasma may be considered. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active irritation, recent tanning, photosensitising medicines and a history of pigmentation after procedures can change the plan.
A consultation is important because results, session numbers, downtime and suitability vary. Active infection, pregnancy, certain medicines, a tendency to form keloids, or an underlying medical condition may change the recommended plan.
Improvement is gradual and varies. Melasma commonly recurs, so maintenance skincare and sun protection are important even after visible improvement.
Downtime depends on the selected treatment. Topical care may cause irritation; peels or laser treatment may cause redness, dryness or temporary darkening. Follow the prescribed aftercare and avoid picking.
Cost depends on the diagnosis, products, procedure, treatment area and number of reviews or sessions. A written plan and fee are provided after assessment.
Dr. Manisha's Revive Clinic provides individualized aesthetic and hair-care consultations near Chembur, Tilak Nagar, Kurla and Ghatkopar. The treatment plan is selected after examining the concern, skin or scalp condition, medical history and realistic goals. Where appropriate, this service may be combined with pigmentation treatment, chemical peels or laser toning.
Melasma is usually a recurring condition. Treatment may reduce visible patches, but maintenance and sun protection are commonly required.
Unsuitable laser settings, heat or inflammation can worsen pigmentation in some patients. Laser should be selected only after diagnosis and skin-tone assessment.
No. Tanning is a response to sun exposure, while melasma has a characteristic pattern and can be influenced by hormones, heat, light and genetics.
For independent patient information, read the American Academy of Dermatology patient guidance on melasma. This link is provided for education and does not replace an in-person medical consultation.
Clinically reviewed by: Dr. Manisha Saney, BHMS, PG – Cosmetologist & Trichologist
Last reviewed: 4 August 2026
Book a Melasma Treatment Consultation Call +91 93725 25513 Enquire on WhatsApp
Call Us
WhatsApp