Melasma is often mistaken for ordinary sun damage or tanning, but it’s a distinct condition — usually triggered by a combination of sun exposure, hormones, and genetics — and it needs to be identified correctly before treatment starts. At Fiore, your consultation begins with actually assessing your pigmentation pattern, not assuming it’s the same as a sunspot or an age spot.
From there, your specialist may recommend clinical peels, targeted brightening protocols, or a combination approach — built around how your melasma is actually presenting, since using the wrong protocol on melasma can sometimes make it worse rather than better. We’ll explain exactly what we’re seeing and why we’re recommending a specific approach, so you understand the plan, not just follow it.
Melasma treatment is typically a gradual process rather than a single fix — your specialist will walk you through a realistic timeline based on your skin, not a one-size-fits-all promise. We see this often in clients from JBR, where year-round sun exposure is part of daily life.
Melasma is common, and it affects people differently depending on skin tone, hormonal factors, and sun exposure history. Many patients notice it after pregnancy, starting a new medication, or simply years of cumulative sun exposure. Whether you’ve been managing it for a while or just started noticing it, an accurate diagnosis is the first real step toward a plan that actually works for your skin.
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