Skin Concern
Melasma
Hormone-related brown patches gently lightened and managed.
Understanding Melasma
care made for you.
Melasma causes symmetrical brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip. It's often driven by hormones and worsened by sun exposure.
Melasma requires a careful, customized approach — gentle resurfacing, brightening skincare, and diligent sun protection — to lighten patches and keep them under control.
Signs You May Notice
how it shows up.
- Symmetrical brown or gray-brown patches
- Discoloration on the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip
- Patches that worsen with sun
- Pigmentation linked to hormonal changes
What Causes It
why it happens.
- Hormonal triggers (pregnancy, birth control)
- Sun exposure
- Genetics
- Heat and skin inflammation
Treatments That Help
targeted options for melasma.
During your consultation, we'll recommend the right combination of these treatments for your skin, body, and goals.
- Chemical Peel
- Medical Facials
- Microneedling
What to Expect
your care journey.
Skin Analysis
We analyze your skin in person to understand your concerns, skin type, and goals.
Tailored Treatment
Your provider performs a customized treatment or series targeting your specific skin goals.
Reveal & Maintain
Your skin reveals its results over the coming days, supported by a personalized skincare plan.
Why 816 Med Spa
care you can trust.
Physician-Led Care
Our practice is led by Dr. Patrick Lucaci, D.D.S., M.D., alongside an experienced team of nurse practitioners and nurses — so you're in expert, medically trained hands.
Personalized to You
There's no one-size-fits-all here. Every plan is built around your goals, anatomy, lifestyle, and comfort, and refined as we go.
Natural-Looking Results
We believe the best results are the ones no one can quite place. Our refined, balanced approach enhances your natural beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
good to know.
- Is melasma permanent?
- Melasma is chronic and can recur, but a careful plan of gentle treatments, brightening skincare, and strict sun protection keeps it well controlled.
- Why does my melasma keep coming back?
- Sun and heat are major triggers. Daily SPF and avoiding heat exposure are essential to maintaining results.
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