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    Questions friends ask

    What works for dark spots and melasma?

    The short answer

    Several options can help, but melasma often comes back and can get worse with heat or the wrong laser. Daily sun protection is part of every plan.

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    Same questions for each. The choice is yours.

    Pico Laser: PicoSure & PicoWay

    A picosecond laser family for tattoo ink and selected pigment concerns using ultra-short pulses that fragment pigment with less bulk heat than older laser approaches.

    Downtime
    3 days
    Sessions
    1–10+, by concern
    Pain
    Low
    Cost
    $$$$$3 of 5, $600–$1,500 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

    Worth checking before you book: Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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    Laser Toning

    A conservative low-fluence pigment laser series for uneven tone and selected melasma-prone pigment when rebound risk is carefully managed.

    Downtime
    Same day
    Sessions
    5–10
    Pain
    Low
    Cost
    $$$$$3 of 5, $600–$1,500 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

    Worth checking before you book: Active skin infections or inflammation in the treatment area

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    Light Chemical Peel

    A mild acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells.

    Downtime
    2 days
    Sessions
    3-6 sessions for optimal results.
    Pain
    Low
    Cost
    $$$$$2 of 5, $200–$600 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

    Worth checking before you book: Active skin infections, such as warts or cold sores (herpes simplex)

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    1. 1Is this melasma, sun spots, or marks left after a breakout?
    2. 2How will you keep my skin from getting darker after treatment?
    3. 3What home care do I need before and after?

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