Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark patches on the face and other sun-exposed areas. At PUR Skin Clinic, we provide advanced melasma treatments in Kirkland and Edmonds to help reduce discoloration and restore a more even complexion. With personalized care and proven treatments designed specifically for melasma’s unique challenges, we guide you toward clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Discover why patients across the Seattle area trust PUR Skin Clinic for specialized melasma treatments.
Melasma can feel frustrating, but effective treatment is possible with the right approach. At PUR Skin Clinic, we use science-backed solutions that target melasma pigmentation at its source while preventing the rebound darkening that can occur with aggressive treatments. Our specialized protocols improve skin tone while protecting your natural glow.
Melasma most often affects the face in characteristic patterns, but it may also appear on other areas frequently exposed to the sun. Our specialized melasma treatments focus on reducing pigmentation in these visible and delicate regions while preventing recurrence.
Primary Melasma Treatment Areas:
Specialized Melasma Approach: Our treatments use conservative, melasma-specific protocols that minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation while effectively reducing existing dark patches through gentle, sustained improvement.
At PUR Skin Clinic, our providers begin with a comprehensive consultation to identify your melasma triggers and evaluate your specific skin response patterns. Our specialized melasma treatment approach includes:
Your Melasma Treatment Experience:
Most sessions last between 30-60 minutes. Due to melasma’s tendency to recur, a series of treatments combined with ongoing maintenance is typically recommended for optimal, sustained improvement.
Melasma is triggered by hormones and heat, making it much more stubborn than regular sun spots. We use gentler treatments and longer timelines because aggressive treatments can actually make melasma worse. It’s also more likely to come back, so we focus on maintenance from the beginning.
Melasma is deeply connected to your hormones and sun exposure. Even small amounts of sun or hormonal changes (like during your cycle) can reactivate it. That’s why we emphasize sun protection and often recommend maintenance treatments to keep it under control.
During pregnancy, we focus on safe topical treatments and sun protection rather than lasers or chemical peels. If you’re trying to conceive, we’ll plan treatments around your timeline since pregnancy can trigger melasma to return or worsen.
Melasma is like a sleeping giant – it’s easily awakened by heat, sun, or hormones. We have to be very gentle and patient to avoid triggering a rebound effect where it comes back darker than before. Slow and steady wins with melasma.
Sunscreen is absolutely critical – it’s probably 70% of your treatment success. Even window light and heat from cooking can trigger melasma. We recommend broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, plus hats and shade when possible.
That’s a personal decision to discuss with your doctor. Some people find their melasma improves when they stop hormonal birth control, while others don’t see a difference. We can treat melasma effectively either way, but it’s good to understand your triggers.
Take the first step toward clearer, brighter skin. At PUR Skin Clinic, our experts specialize in treatments that safely reduce melasma using protocols designed specifically for this challenging condition. We’ll help you understand your triggers and create a plan for long-term success.
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