Melasma - is there a permanent solution?

December 21, 2023
Asked By:Fishsticks1234 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I have melasma … only on one side really, is there ever a permanent solution to get it away? :/

Answers (7)

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August 8, 2024

Answer: Treatment plans success for melasma

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 8, 2024

Answer: Treatment plans success for melasma

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 26, 2025

Answer: No

Brandon Lambiris, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 26, 2025

Answer: No

Brandon Lambiris, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2024

Answer: Unfortunately the answer is no

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A. David Rahimi, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
August 7, 2024

Answer: Unfortunately the answer is no

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A. David Rahimi, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist

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February 21, 2024

Answer: Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2024

Answer: Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 8, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing laser treatment like Clear & Brilliant paired with Cosmelan peel to treat melasma

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 8, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing laser treatment like Clear & Brilliant paired with Cosmelan peel to treat melasma

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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