When to consider laser treatment and what to expect
When other treatments, such as lightening lotions, have failed, people who want immediate and long-lasting results frequently consider lasers.
According to a 2017 research [4] analysis, the Q-Switch laser is the most effective treatment for melasma, especially in patients with darker skin tones.
Another 2017 research [5] showed that women who get melasma while pregnant and don’t intend to have another baby are suitable candidates for laser treatment. Laser treatment is also an excellent option for persons whose melasma is resistant to conventional therapies and those who want to see improvements more quickly.
After the first session, you should start to feel better, but the best results come from three to four treatments spaced roughly 30 days apart. In 3 to 6 months, you should fully realize the effects. Because melasma can occasionally disappear days after laser therapy but come back in around three months, you could require more treatments.