Melasma: Treatment Options in Gangnam

Short answer: Symmetrical brown patches on cheeks, forehead or upper lip. It is mainly caused by hormones, UV and heat, often worsened by aggressive lasers. In Gangnam, clinics most often treat it with Pico Toning, Laser Toning, Sylfirm X; typical costs start around ₩50,000 per session.

At a glance

• Area: Pigmentation
• Main causes: Hormones, UV and heat, often worsened by aggressive lasers
• Top treatments: Pico Toning, Laser Toning, Sylfirm X, Melasma Treatment Program
• Price range: ₩50,000–₩1,500,000 depending on method
• Where: Clinics in Sinsa, Apgujeong, Cheongdam and Gangnam Station

What is melasma?

Symmetrical brown patches on cheeks, forehead or upper lip. Common causes include hormones, UV and heat, often worsened by aggressive lasers. Because several factors are often involved at once, Gangnam clinics usually begin with a skin or facial analysis and then combine treatments rather than relying on a single procedure.

Treatments for melasma in Gangnam

• Pico Toning – a low-energy picosecond laser that clears pigment and evens tone (typically ₩50,000–₩150,000; downtime: none)
• Laser Toning – a gentle Q-switched Nd:YAG treatment for melasma and dullness (typically ₩50,000–₩100,000; downtime: none)
• Sylfirm X – a dual-wave RF microneedling device especially used for melasma and redness (typically ₩300,000–₩700,000; downtime: redness 1-2 days)
• Melasma Treatment Program – a combined program of gentle lasers, topicals and tranexamic acid care for melasma (typically ₩500,000–₩1,500,000; downtime: none)

How doctors build a plan

A typical plan starts with the least invasive option that matches the cause, then adds stronger treatments if needed. Many visitors combine a device treatment with an injectable on the same day, but your doctor should confirm what can be safely combined and how far apart sessions should be.

Cost of treating melasma in Seoul

Depending on the method, single sessions in Gangnam range from about ₩50,000 to ₩1,500,000. Packages of 3–10 sessions are common for gradual treatments and usually lower the per-session price.

Aftercare and prevention

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, a gentle barrier-supporting routine and avoiding picking or over-exfoliating protect your results. Follow the clinic's written aftercare and ask how to reach them after you return home.

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Treatments: Pico Toning · Laser Toning · Sylfirm X · Melasma Treatment Program

Goals: Brighter Skin · Even Skin Tone · Calm, Less Reactive Skin

Medical information on this page is general guidance for international visitors, not personal medical advice. Prices are typical Gangnam ranges and change often; confirm current pricing, suitability and risks directly with a licensed clinic.