Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (usually not needed (numbing cream if needed)), the treatment itself (about 15–30 minutes), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (melasma, freckles and spots), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (full face, cheekbones, forehead), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — usually not needed (numbing cream if needed).
  4. Treatment: performed with PicoLite Black and Clarity II, taking about 15–30 minutes.
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: minimal for toning; tiny scabs for a few days after higher-energy spot treatment.

How it works

Melasma and spots are excess or deposited melanin. A picosecond laser (PicoLite Black) breaks pigment into fine particles with ultra-short pulses, and Clarity II uses two wavelengths to reach pigment at different depths. Melasma reacts to irritation, so low-energy repeated sessions are usual.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Photosensitising medication

For care after treatment, see Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment take?

The treatment itself takes about 15–30 minutes; consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment?

Usually not needed (numbing cream if needed).

Are oral medications used too?

They may be combined at the doctor's discretion.

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