Pigmentation & Scars · PicoSure Laser
Melasma
Calmer care for stubborn melasma
Melasma creates blotchy brown patches, often on cheeks, forehead, and upper lip, influenced by hormones and light. Ensoul approaches it gently—physician-guided laser and supportive care rather than harsh heat. Stability and sun discipline matter as much as the device.
How Ensoul helps
PicoSure Laser
Understanding the concern
What melasma really means
Melasma is a chronic pigment disorder where melanocytes overproduce melanin in characteristic facial patterns. Pregnancy, oral contraceptives, thyroid shifts, and heat or light exposure commonly aggravate it.
Unlike simple sun spots, melasma can rebound if treated too aggressively. Epidermal and dermal components may coexist, which is why protocols are staged carefully.
The goal is quieter, more even tone and fewer flares—not a promise of permanent eradication.
Common causes
- Hormonal changes including pregnancy or contraception
- UV and visible light exposure
- Heat and inflammation that stimulate melanocytes
- Genetic predisposition
What you may notice
- Symmetric brown patches on cheeks or forehead
- Upper-lip “mustache” pigment in some patients
- Flare-ups after sun or heat exposure
Ensoul's approach
How we help fix melasma
Ensoul’s Calgary clinic treats melasma with restraint and expertise—assessing triggers, selecting PicoSure parameters suited to melasma-prone skin, and educating on light protection that fits Alberta winters and summer UV alike.
Consult & assess
We identify melasma triggers, hormone context, and prior heat-heavy treatments that may have flared pigment before designing a cautious plan.
Personalized protocol
Energy, peel adjuncts, and intervals are chosen to respect melasma’s heat sensitivity and your Fitzpatrick type.
Treat with precision
Sessions prioritize controlled pigment disruption over aggressive thermal injury, with photos guiding subtle adjustments.
Maintain results
Visible-light and UV protection, gentle skincare, and maintenance visits help keep melasma quieter between procedures.
Treatments that target this concern
Primary pathway
PicoSure Laser
When appropriate, PicoSure can help fragment melasma-related pigment with brief pulses and carefully chosen energy, aiming for gradual evening of tone without unnecessary thermal stress.
Explore treatmentComplementary care
Medical Peels
Gentle peels may be layered carefully with laser protocols to support pigment control without overstimulating heat-sensitive melasma.
Explore treatmentWhy Ensoul
Physician-directed care for melasma
- Physician-directed aesthetic care in Calgary’s SE
- Consult-first planning with photos and candid expectations
- Technology and protocols matched to your concern—not a menu upsell
- Aftercare guidance suited to Alberta climate and real schedules
Questions
FAQs about melasma
Can melasma be cured permanently?+
Melasma is often chronic and management-focused. Many patients achieve meaningful lightening and fewer flares, but maintenance and sun care remain ongoing.
Why avoid aggressive heat for melasma?+
Heat can stimulate melanocytes and worsen blotches. We favor controlled, skin-type-aware settings and spacing.
Should I stop hormones before melasma treatment?+
Do not change prescribed hormones without your physician. We factor hormonal status into the plan and coordinate expectations realistically.
Next step
Ready to address melasma?
Book a consultation at Ensoul in Calgary SE. We'll assess your skin, explain options, and build a plan around PicoSure Laser.