Skincare journal
What treatments help with melasma and pigmentation?
Pigmentation has several causes and more than one route of treatment. These are the options offered at Skinholic in Surrey, described as they are on their own pages.
Melasma and sun-related pigmentation don't all respond to the same approach, which is why Skinholic offers several routes rather than one fixed treatment. Cosmelan and Dermamelan are non-laser depigmentation protocols often chosen for stubborn or hormonally influenced discolouration, while Pico Laser Rejuvenation targets sun spots and surface pigment, and Brightening Facials support overall dullness and mild unevenness. Which route suits your skin is decided in person, never from a web page.
Sun protection is the single most important habit alongside any pigmentation treatment. Because UV exposure in the Fraser Valley can drive pigment to return or deepen, daily broad-spectrum SPF and sensible sun habits are part of every plan we discuss, and your practitioner will walk through aftercare so results have the best chance to hold. Skipping sun care is the most common reason pigmentation lingers despite in-clinic work.
Melasma in particular tends to be a long-term, managed concern rather than a one-and-done fix, so realistic expectations matter. During your free consultation at the Surrey or Aldergrove clinic, we review your history, any products or medications you're using, and what each option can and cannot do, then set out a timeline before anything begins. If we notice anything atypical, such as a changing mole or an unusual patch, we refer you to a physician rather than treating it.
Melasma and pigmentation treatments at our Surrey clinic
Each option below links to its full treatment page, where you will find what the treatment involves, the technology we use for it and the questions clients ask most.
Cosmelan
Reset your skin health with the world’s leading non-laser depigmentation system. Designed to target deep sun damage, stubborn dark spots, and stubborn discoloration, this advanced formula…
PeelsRead the pageDermamelan
Choosing the Dermamelan Peel at Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser Surrey offers a medical-grade pathway to reverse severe skin darkening while promoting a healthy, revitalized look:
PeelsRead the pagePico Laser Rejuvenation
Enjoy a clearer, more even-toned skin with customized ultra-short picosecond lasers at Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser Surrey.
Laser Hair Removal & Laser TreatmentsRead the pageBrightening Facials
At Skinholic, we’re committed to delivering top-tier skincare treatments in Surrey, BC. Our Skin Brightening Facials are performed by experienced estheticians who use cutting-edge techniques…
Facials & Facial TreatmentsRead the pageHow we decide
Choosing a treatment for melasma and pigmentation.
We do not sell treatments at the door. The first visit is for assessing your skin in person, going through your history and what you are taking, and setting out what each option can and cannot do for you. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Treatments in this guide
Related skin concerns
Questions & answers
Questions about melasma and pigmentation.
Common questions about this topic. Your own plan is confirmed at a free consultation.
Facial pigmentation can stem from sun exposure, hormonal changes, heat, and skin injury such as post-acne marks, and melasma in particular is often influenced by hormones and UV light. Because the cause shapes the treatment, Skinholic identifies the likely drivers during an in-person skin assessment before recommending anything.
Skinholic's pigmentation options include Cosmelan and Dermamelan depigmentation protocols, Pico Laser Rejuvenation, and Brightening Facials, all available at the Surrey and Aldergrove clinics. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing may also be part of a plan depending on your skin, which is confirmed at a free consultation.
Both are non-laser depigmentation systems designed to help with stubborn dark spots and melasma-type pigmentation, but the right choice depends on your skin type, the depth of pigment, and your history. Rather than picking from a page, your practitioner recommends one after assessing your skin in person.
The number of sessions varies widely by the treatment chosen, the type and depth of pigmentation, and how your skin responds, so there is no single answer. Many clients follow a series and a maintenance routine, and your practitioner outlines an expected timeline at your consultation.
Cost depends on the treatment, the area, the number of sessions, and how the plan is customised to your skin, so it is confirmed after your assessment rather than quoted in advance. Your first consultation at either clinic is free, with no obligation to book.
Pigmentation, and melasma especially, can return with sun exposure or hormonal changes, which is why daily broad-spectrum SPF and good aftercare are part of every plan. Ongoing maintenance and sun protection help many clients keep their results looking their best.
Next step
Get a pigmentation plan at a free consultation.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan around your skin, and your timeline. We explain what each option can and cannot do, and set honest expectations before anything begins.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
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