Melasma Treatment in Tysons Corner, VA
Achieve Brighter, More Even Skin with Expertise and Innovation
What Is Melasma?
Melasma is a chronic skin disorder marked by brown or gray patches on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip.
- Causes: Sun exposure, pregnancy (“mask of pregnancy”), birth control, hormonal therapy, stress, thyroid dysfunction, certain medications, and genetics.
- Triggers: UV light, blue light (screens), heat, and inflammation activate pigment-producing melanocytes.
Melasma is common, harmless, and most prevalent in women and people with medium-deep skin tones. Its stubborn, relapsing nature makes treatment challenging—but new technology offers real hope.
Advanced Melasma Treatment Options For All Skin Tones
VI Peel Precision Plus
A medium-depth chemical peel targeting melasma, post-inflammatory pigment, and sun damage on all skin types.
- Dual action: Exfoliates upper skin layers and suppresses melanin production.
- Includes TCA, retinoic acid, Vitamin C, and skin brighteners to lighten patches, soothe inflammation, and promote healthy collagen.
- Gentle, effective, and safe for dark complexions; typically improves tone after a series.
PicoWay Laser
FDA-cleared picosecond lasers for gentle yet highly effective melasma clearance.
- Ultra-fast pulses shatter pigment without damaging surrounding skin.
- Excellent for deeper/darker skin types and stubborn, relapsing cases.
- Fast sessions and minimal discomfort; most see improvement after 3–6 treatments.
Microneedling + PRP
Microneedling triggers new collagen and cellular turnover, and when paired with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), delivers antioxidants and growth factors to fade pigment and heal underlying inflammation.
- Clinical studies show superior melasma improvement and tolerance over microinjections.
- Best for diffuse pigment, moderate depth, and sensitive skin.
ZO Skin Health Rx Brightening Systems
Prescription hydroquinone-based and botanical protocols—plus in-office peels—designed to suppress pigment, fight inflammation, and improve firmness and texture.
- Custom regimens including retinol, antioxidants, and RX strength brighteners.
- Proven for melasma, chloasma, and sun damage.
- Medical grade SPF and antioxidants prevent recurrence.
Matrix RF Microneedling
Matrix RF (radiofrequency) microneedling uses ultra-thin needles and RF energy to stimulate collagen, disrupt abnormal vessels, and remodel skin structure.
- RF microneedling reaches the dermal layer where both pigment and abnormal vasculature often coexist, reducing excess melanin and improving vascular irregularities.
- Studies suggest that RF microneedling diminishes blood vessel density, calms the inflammation from vascular factors, and smooths pigment and texture—leading to better control of melasma and reduced recurrence.
- Safe for all skin types with minimal downtime, Matrix RF microneedling promotes more even tone, firmer skin, and improved resilience—making it excellent for vascular-driven and mixed-type melasma.
Nd:YAG Laser
Nd:YAG (long-pulse or low-fluence Q-switched 1064 nm) laser is widely used to target both melanin deep in the skin and dilated vessels associated with melasma.
- This laser wavelength selectively heats and closes down abnormal blood vessels beneath the skin, addressing both the pigment and underlying vascular triggers that fuel melasma patches.
- Low-fluence techniques minimize risk of burns and post-inflammatory pigment while effectively fading color and reducing vessels—shown to improve mixed and vascular melasma and provide more uniform results.
- Nd:YAG is safe for various skin tones and often used in combination with other modalities for maximum stability and minimal relapse.
Why Choose Expert Skin Solutions for Melasma?
- Licensed aesthetics team with advanced pigment training
- Full spectrum: peels, lasers, microneedling, clinical skincare for every skin type
- Custom protocols for hormonal, sun, and recurring melasma
- Safe solutions for dark, sensitive, and combination skin
- Serving Tysons Corner, McLean, Vienna, DC Metro region