Melasma presents as symmetrical brown or greyish patches, most often across the cheeks, forehead, nose bridge, or upper lip. Because heat can aggravate melasma, we use ultra-gentle, non-thermal light pulses, clinical depigmenting peels, and barrier-repair therapies to manage pigment safely.
Clients managing symmetrical, stubborn brown or greyish facial dark patches triggered by hormones, pregnancy, or heat.
Why does heat make my melasma worse?
Heat causes facial capillaries to dilate, which releases vascular factors that directly stimulate melanocytes to overproduce pigment.
Is melasma curable?
Melasma cannot be permanently cured due to its underlying hormonal nature, but it can be successfully managed and faded by 80%+ using our PICO laser and Cosmelan protocols.
Book a consultation with the AURM clinical team for an in-depth assessment and a personalised treatment pathway.