PATIENT QUESTION
Is laser safe for melasma?
SHORT ANSWER
Yes, when low-energy pico toning is used gently and combined with medication and strict sun protection. High-heat lasers can worsen melasma, so settings must be chosen by an experienced dermatologist.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
The detail
Melasma improves gradually and needs maintenance; it can return with UV or hormonal change.
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