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Queens Northport Staten Island

Leva Medical
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Pigment & Melasma Care

Melasma Treatment

Blotchy brown patches stealing your glow? Our Melasma Treatment protocol calms pigment cells and restores a clear, even complexion—so makeup becomes optional and confidence shines.

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Dr. Jean-Paul Leva
Dr. Jean-Paul Leva Board-Certified Cosmetic & General Surgeon, FACS

Melasma Treatment

What Is Melasma Treatment?

Melasma treatment targets excess melanin that causes mottled brown or gray facial patches. We combine medical-grade skincare, chemical peels, and gentle lasers to break up pigment while keeping skin healthy. Most patients see a 30–50 % lightening over 8–12 weeks with little downtime.

Ideal for: women and men, especially those with medium-to-darker skin tones, seeking long-term relief from hormonally driven hyperpigmentation.

Melasma Treatment

How Melasma Treatment Works

  1. Prep

    no anesthesia needed; arrive with clean skin.

  2. Core steps

    customized blend of prescription brighteners, low-energy laser toning, and/or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels delivered by your surgeon.

  3. Session details

    visits last 20–40 minutes; most plans include 4–6 treatments spaced two weeks apart.

  4. After-care

    SPF 50+, vitamin C serum, and doctor-guided follow-up at 4 and 12 weeks to measure progress.

Leva Medical physician group

Physician-led care

Why Leva Medical?

  • Board-certified physicians at every step
    Your surgery is performed by a board-certified surgeon, with non-surgical enhancements managed by our aesthetic specialist.

  • Family-run since 1986
    Warm, transparent care in English or Spanish.

  • Tailored plans & natural-looking results
    We craft a hand-in-glove treatment that fits your unique anatomy—never a one-size-fits-all template.

  • 12-month doctor-guided follow-up
    Complimentary visits keep healing on track.

  • Transparent, easy-to-understand pricing
    Clear quotes upfront with zero surprise fees.

Melasma Treatment

Benefits of Melasma Treatment

  1. Fade stubborn discoloration

    without bleaching or harsh downtime.

  2. Strengthen skin barrier

    with medical skincare that calms future flare-ups.

  3. Safe for diverse skin tones

    thanks to low-heat laser protocols.

  4. Physician-led care

    ensures every step is tailored to your unique triggers.

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Melasma Treatment

Is This the Right Treatment for Me?

  • Ideal if pregnancy, hormones, or sun exposure have left patchy pigment you can’t cover.
  • Minimal downtime—mild redness or flaking for 2–3 days.
  • Must commit to daily broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid tanning beds.
  • Alternatives include microneedling with tranexamic acid or prescription hydroquinone pulses.
Dr. Jacquelline Leva consulting with a patient

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Melasma Treatment

FAQs - Melasma Treatment

How much does melasma treatment cost?
Pricing varies with your personalized mix of prescription topicals, chemical peels, and the number of visits. Package discounts and flexible financing keep care accessible.
Will one session be enough?
Melasma sits deep in the dermis, so most patients need a series of 4–6 visits plus at-home maintenance skincare.
Does it hurt?
Topical applications and gentle peels cause only mild tingling or warmth that fades quickly.
What is the recovery like?
Expect light redness for a day and gentle peeling in 3–5 days—easily covered with mineral makeup.
Do you prescribe tranexamic acid (TXA)?
Yes. When appropriate, we add oral or topical TXA to calm pigment production, especially for hormone-related melasma.
Can melasma come back?
It can, but daily SPF, TXA cycles, and periodic touch-ups help keep pigment at bay.
Is it safe for darker skin?
Absolutely. Our ingredient protocols—niacinamide, TXA, and azelaic acid—are well-studied and safe for Fitzpatrick IV–VI tones.
How does vitamin C help treat melasma?
Topical vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme your skin uses to make excess pigment. It also neutralizes UV-induced free radicals, helping dark patches fade more quickly.
Do I need to use vitamin C every day?
Yes. Applying a stabilized vitamin C serum each morning under SPF maximizes protection and gradual brightening; most people notice clearer tone within 8–12 weeks.
Can vitamin C be combined with other brighteners?
Absolutely. Vitamin C layers well with niacinamide, tranexamic acid (TXA), azelaic acid, and retinoids, boosting results while soothing potential irritation.
Is oral vitamin C effective for melasma?
Dietary vitamin C supports overall skin health, but the pigment-fighting benefits come primarily from properly formulated topical serums applied directly to affected areas.

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