Melasma
Get control over stubborn pigment. At Refresh MedSpa, we help fade melasma safely with customized skincare, pigment-fighting lasers, and chemical peels, always tailored to your skin tone and lifestyle.
Medically reviewed by Vanessa Levine, APRN, NP-C · Last reviewed
Fast Facts
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Good to know
Why Does Melasma Happen?
Melasma is a chronic skin condition that causes patchy brown or gray pigmentation, often on the face. It’s triggered by:
Melasma develops when pigment cells (melanocytes) become overactive, producing too much melanin in response to these triggers.
What we solve
Treatment Journey
Skin Imaging & Pigment Mapping – identify type (epidermal vs. dermal), depth, and triggers
Gentle Start – home brighteners + SPF to stabilize skin barrier and prep for in-clinic treatments
Laser & Peel Sessions – spaced every 3–4 weeks for safe, gradual lightening
Ongoing Maintenance – pigment suppressors + quarterly laser/peel to prevent relapse
Results & Expectations
Initial brightening in 2 – 4 weeks of topical treatment
Visible fading after 2 – 3 Moxi™ or peel sessions
Ongoing control with sunscreen, antioxidants, and lifestyle support
Long-term maintenance is key: melasma can return if triggers aren’t managed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can melasma be cured?
Melasma is chronic and doesn’t have a permanent cure—but it can be safely managed and lightened with the right treatments and daily care.
Is it safe to treat melasma with lasers?
Melasma requires a layered, slow-and-steady approach—aggressive laser can worsen it if not customized.
Will it come back?
It can if you skip SPF or don’t address triggers like heat or hormones. That’s why we provide a long-term maintenance plan.
What skin tones can be treated?
We always tailor settings and products to your skin tone and sensitivity.
What’s the downtime like?
Most treatments have light flaking or mild pinkness. No peeling? No problem—results still occur.
What’s the investment?
Chemical peels start at $225, and Moxi™ sessions at $700. We build a full plan based on pigment depth, skin tone, and severity.
Locations We Serve
Cape Coral Clinic
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Refresh MedSpa
407 Cape Coral Parkway W, STE B
Cape Coral, FL 33914
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