MELASMA in Mississauga & Kleinburg
Medical-grade skin treatments that refresh, clarify and renew, with a plan built around your skin and your goals.
Melasma
It is completely harmless, and quite common, yet Melasma can appear quickly and become quite noticeable, especially to the person who develops it. Melasma, a form of hyperpigmentation, is a skin condition characterized by dark patches which appear most commonly on the face, neck and sometimes forearms. The spots can be brown, tan, or sometimes, a blue-grey colour.
The specific cause of Melasma is unknown, yet it occurs when there is an increase of melanin in the skin. Melasma can occur from sun exposure, genetics, or hormonal changes. Pregnant women sometimes develop Melasma due to the increase in progesterone.
What causes it
For individuals who feel they have Melasma which is problematic for their appearance, or see it is more permanent, we treat this condition with the SkinPen Microneeding. The tiny pricks work to break the blood vessels beneath they skin’s surface, increasing the blood supply to the wound area, allowing new collagen and healthy cells to form. This improves the skin’s texture and reduces the appearance of Melasma.
At Skinfidelity, we do not treat Melasma on clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding for health and safety reasons. Often the skin condition appears during pregnancy and will disappear on its own. If you still have discolouration post-breastfeeding, we are happy to treat you then.
Supporting your results
Melasma is easily triggered, so daily care matters as much as treatment.
- Wear broad spectrum sunscreen every day, even indoors
- Use a hat and shade when outdoors
- Avoid heat based treatments and lasers that can trigger flares
- Follow the home care plan we recommend for your skin
Good questions
Why don't you use laser for melasma?
Heat from lasers can make melasma worse, so we use microneedling, which treats it without excess heat.
Can melasma come back?
Yes. It can return with sun or hormonal changes, so ongoing protection and occasional maintenance are important.
Care that puts you first
Every plan starts with a conversation. We listen, assess and recommend only what you need.
- Led by Master Nurse Injector Shelby Hall
- Medical Director oversight on every treatment plan
- Honest recommendations, never pressure sales
- Clinics in Mississauga (Erin Mills) and Kleinburg
Look like you, only more rested.
Book at our Mississauga or Kleinburg clinic and we'll build a plan around your goals.