Melasma Treatment in Oak Lawn, IL
A gradual, gentle approach.
Melasma treatment that starts gently. Patchy brown pigment recurs easily, so a gradual plan and daily sun protection tend to work better than one strong treatment.
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- Gradual, staged plan
- Consultation first
- Free parking
What is melasma, and what causes it?
Melasma appears as larger brown or gray-brown patches. They often form on both cheeks, the forehead, the upper lip or the chin. It is far more common in women.
Hormones trigger it. Pregnancy, birth control pills and hormone therapy are common triggers. Sun, visible light and heat darken it. It occurs more often in medium and darker skin tones.
When to see a dermatologist about melasma
Melasma can resemble other pigment conditions. If the patches appeared suddenly, itch or continue to spread, have a dermatologist confirm the diagnosis first.
A dermatologist can also prescribe topical creams for melasma. Peels and facials here can be used alongside them. Bring a list of the products you use.
Melasma treatment options
Gentle treatments, repeated over time, are the standard approach. Your provider selects one and progresses gradually.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Not sure which treatment fits? Start with a free consultation. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
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Why melasma needs a gentle plan
In melasma, the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) are overactive. Strong peels, heat and harsh scrubbing can inflame the skin. Inflamed skin often produces more pigment, so the patches become darker.
For this reason, your provider starts with light treatments, monitors your skin for a few weeks, and only then increases strength. Lasers and BBL are used with great care, if at all. Your provider decides at the consultation.
What a melasma plan looks like
- 1Skin assessment
Your provider examines the pattern and asks about pregnancy, birth control and sun exposure.
- 2Begin gently
Gentle peels or facials every few weeks, with sunscreen every day.
- 3Increase gradually
A stronger peel, only if your skin tolerated the light peels well.
- 4Maintenance
Maintenance visits, often around summer, when melasma tends to darken.
Sun care is part of melasma treatment
- Sunscreen every day, SPF 30 or higher. A tinted mineral sunscreen also blocks some visible light.
- Reapply it when you are outdoors.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat in strong sun.
- Limit heat exposure. Saunas and hot workouts can darken patches for some people.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Start a melasma plan. Send the form, and the front desk will call or text you back.
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Visit
Our Oak Lawn med spa, on 95th Street
6830 W 95th St, between Ridgeland and Harlem. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
| Tuesday | 12 – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 – 7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Sunday, Monday | Closed |
Getting here
Rough drive times with light traffic.
- Chicago Ridge, Burbank, BridgeviewSouth on Ridgeland or Harlem to 95th. About 5 minutes.
- Worth, Palos Hills, Palos HeightsNorth on Harlem Avenue. About 5 to 10 minutes.
- Hickory HillsEast on 95th Street. About 5 minutes.
- Evergreen Park, Beverly, Mount GreenwoodWest on 95th Street. About 10 to 15 minutes.
How is melasma treated?
Melasma is treated gradually and gently, because heat and irritation can darken it. At Magic FemTouch MedSpa in Oak Lawn, a plan usually starts with light chemical peels and gentle facials, plus daily sunscreen. Melasma tends to recur, so most plans include maintenance visits.
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Questions
Melasma questions
Can melasma be cured?
Melasma can fade significantly with treatment, but it tends to recur with sun, heat or hormonal changes. Most people manage it over time, with maintenance visits and daily sun protection.
What is the difference between melasma and sun spots?
Sun spots are small, distinct spots from years of sun exposure. Melasma is larger, blotchy patches linked to hormones, sun and heat. Melasma needs a gentler plan, because some treatments can make it darker.
What is a melasma facial?
It is a facial planned around melasma: gentle exfoliation, no heat and no harsh scrubbing. A HydraFacial or a gentle facial can serve this purpose between peels.
Can lasers make melasma worse?
They can. Heat and strong light can inflame the skin and darken melasma. That is why your provider usually starts with gentle peels and facials and monitors how your skin responds.
Why does melasma get worse in summer?
Sun, visible light and heat all stimulate pigment production, and summer increases exposure to each. Daily mineral sunscreen, a hat and shade help.
Can I treat melasma while pregnant?
Melasma often starts in pregnancy, and some of it fades after delivery. Many peels and skin care acids are avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Sun protection and gentle facials are the usual plan until then.
How much does melasma treatment cost?
Most melasma plans take several visits over a few months. The cost depends on the treatments and the number of visits. Your provider gives you the price at your consultation.
Book a visit
Request an appointment
The front desk calls or texts you back during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Free consultation, then the plan
- Walk-ins welcome
- Free parking
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