Pigmentation, treated carefully.
MELASMA & PIGMENTATION
Melasma, dark spots, sun spots and uneven pigmentation treated with the Discovery Pico Plus, alongside SPF and home care that keep results going.
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- Discovery Pico Plus
- Treatment time
- 30–60 minutes
- Recommended sessions
- 4–6
- Downtime
- 1–3 days
Why Get Glowing
What you get here.
Discovery Pico Plus
Picosecond pulses fragment pigment with less thermal load, which matters with melasma.
Managed, not promised away
Melasma is a chronic condition influenced by factors including sun and hormones, so treatment focuses on management rather than permanent removal.
Maintenance and SPF built in
Maintenance, daily SPF and a home-care routine are part of the plan from the start.
Pricing
No surprises. Just clear pricing.
Melasma & Pigmentation
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Is this for you?
Melasma & Pigmentation is a good fit if…
- Melasma
- Dark spots
- Sun spots
- Uneven pigmentation
How it works
What actually happens.
- Step 1
Assessment
Your pigmentation is assessed, since melasma and sun damage behave differently.
- Step 2
Treatment
The Discovery Pico Plus is used across the treated areas in a 30–60 minute session.
- Step 3
Series
Existing guidance is 4–6 sessions spaced approximately 3–4 weeks apart.
- Step 4
Maintenance
Daily SPF 50+, home care and maintenance keep pigmentation managed.
Treatment guide
WHAT TO EXPECT
Preparation, treatment and aftercare guidance for this treatment. Your provider may tailor these instructions to your individual needs.
- Stop retinoids, brightening acids and exfoliants 5–7 days before.
- Avoid sun for at least two weeks.
- No self-tanner for approximately two weeks.
- Arrive with clean skin.
- Disclose hormonal and photosensitizing medications.
- Use SPF 50 or higher.
- Mild redness and warmth can occur.
- Pigmented areas may temporarily darken.
- Temporary frosting may occur.
- Do not pick or exfoliate.
- Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours.
- SPF 50 or higher daily.
- Gentle skincare for 7–10 days.
- Avoid acids, retinol, vitamin C and scrubs.
- Hydrate.
- Use shade and a hat outdoors.
- Your provider may recommend brightening home care.
- Days 1–3: mild redness and darkening.
- Days 4–10: darker pigment may flake naturally.
- Weeks 2–4: pigmentation may begin looking lighter.
- Existing guidance is 4–6 sessions spaced approximately 3–4 weeks apart.
- Melasma is chronic and influenced by sun and hormones, so maintenance and SPF matter.
FAQ
Melasma & Pigmentation questions, answered.
Yes. The Discovery Pico Plus is designed with a lower risk profile for darker skin tones than older laser technologies. As with our fractional non-ablative treatments, we recommend a pretreatment protocol for darker skin tones to further reduce risk — this will be confirmed during your skin analysis, or you can call ahead for more information.
Existing guidance is 4–6 sessions spaced approximately 3–4 weeks apart.
Yes. Melasma is a chronic condition influenced by factors including sun and hormones, so maintenance, daily SPF and home care are important.
Downtime is typically 1–3 days. Mild redness, temporary darkening and flaking may occur.
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