Pigmentation starts with a diagnosis
Not every dark patch is melasma. A doctor checks the cause before discussing skin care, prescribed treatment or a procedure.
Pigmentation assessment and selected superficial peels. All session, recovery and cost ranges are general planning ranges, confirmed after consultation. *Peel examples; topical care and any laser plan differ.
Who it may suit
May suit adults with diagnosed uneven pigment or selected surface dark marks. Melasma care often starts with sun protection and prescribed topical care; a procedure is not always needed.
Who should wait or avoid it
A changing, bleeding or unusual patch needs medical assessment first. Sunburn, an active rash, infection or damaged skin can delay a peel. Tell the doctor about pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and acne medicines so the plan can be adjusted.
What happens on the day
Your doctor discusses triggers, skin care and medicines. If a superficial peel is suitable, skin is cleansed and the selected solution is applied under observation, then removed or neutralised as needed. A laser requires a separate suitability discussion.
Sessions and recovery time
Topical care is reviewed over months. If advised, a superficial peel may involve 3–5 sessions around 2–5 weeks apart. Laser schedules depend on diagnosis and device.
Topical care usually has no planned social downtime but can irritate. Allow 1–7 days for redness or flaking after a superficial peel. Any laser downtime is explained separately.
Possible side effects
Peels may sting and cause dryness, irritation or flaking. Less common risks include infection, scarring or darker or lighter patches. Peels and lasers can worsen pigment in some skin types.
Aftercare and follow-up
Use gentle care and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. For melasma, ask about a tinted sunscreen with iron oxides. Avoid scrubbing, picking and unadvised acids or retinoids while healing. Follow the review plan.
Costs, explained before you decide
Superficial peel RM 250–450 per session; selected pigment laser RM 450–900 per session — confirmed after consultation. Prescribed home care is quoted separately.
Melasma can return. It may need long-term care, and some pigment remains despite treatment.
Questions you may have
Do I need a laser for melasma?
Not necessarily. Sun protection and topical treatment may be the starting point; the doctor assesses any procedure carefully.
Can pigmentation come back?
Yes. Melasma is often a long-term condition, and triggers can cause patches to return.
Can I use my usual skin care after a peel?
Bring your products to the consultation. Your doctor will explain what to pause and when to restart it.
Not sure where to start?
Book a 20 minute consultation.
Talk through your concern, the choices and the costs. Then take your time.
- 20 minutes with a doctor
- Consultation RM 80
- No treatment purchase required