I often get patients seeking laser procedures for their melasma, but lasers are NEVER my first step for treatment. Here’s the best way to treat melasma: Start with a combination of topical therapies and strict sun protection. 👇 If that’s not helpful, try a series of in-office chemical peels. 👇 If strict sun protection, topicals and chemical peels fail, it’s time for laser treatments. Laser treatments are a last resort because they can make pigmentation worse. Lasers can induce more injury and cause more heat 👉 which can stimulate more pigment production. When treating melasma, it’s so important to see a dermatologist with expertise in laser medicine. ✨ #melasma #pigmentation #sunspots #pregnancymask #laserexpert #skinexpert #boardcertifieddermatologist #dermatology