Melasma is a common and harmless skin condition that causes tan or brown-colored spots to appear on your skin. While melasma most often occurs on the face, it can also affect your arms, neck, back, and beyond. Patients of all races can develop melasma, but people of Latin American, African, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean descent tend to be more susceptible.
Melasma Treatment in Fort Lauderdale
Be Free From Melasma
Your Skin Experts
Sadly, there is no universal solution for melasma. That’s why our dermatologists are committed to tailoring every treatment to each individual patient’s needs and responses. Your treatment may consist of switching from a hormonal contraceptive to a non-hormonal IUD, or limiting the time you spend in the sun. We may also recommend:
- Prescription SPF products
- Medications and topical prescription creams
- Medical-grade pigment-lightening products
- Chemical peels
- Dietary and/or lifestyle adjustments
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What To Expect
Receiving Melasma Treatment
Consultation
If you’re battling melasma, the first step to restoring your confidence and even complexion is scheduling a consultation with a dermatologist. This gives our board-certified doctors time to openly discuss your concerns and examine your skin.
Treatment
Using what we’ve learned from your consultation and skin assessment, your doctor will curate your unique treatment plan. We’ll tailor every treatment to suit your skin concerns and goals, offering comprehensive recommendations to streamline your results.
Ongoing Care
Melasma is a chronic condition. As your lifestyle, diet, and medications change, something new may trigger your melasma to reappear. Your expert dermatologist will provide ongoing care to adjust your treatment as needed, providing lasting relief.
Start Planning Your Treatment
Simply answer a few questions with our virtual treatment planning tool to get in touch with our doctors about your melasma treatment in Fort Lauderdale.
About Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine
When you set foot in our office, you’ll realize how differently we do dermatology. At Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, our doctors combine exceptional, personalized care with genuine transparency—granting you the unmatched experience you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
A range of internal and external factors can trigger melasma, the most common being:
- Unprotected sun exposure
- Hormonal changes and pregnancy
- Stress
- Thyroid and endocrine disease
- Certain medications
Certain genetic factors can predispose some people to be more likely to get melasma than others.
In fact, up to 50% of women develop melasma during pregnancy.
However, melasma can affect men and women of any age and race. Although harmless, it’s impossible to determine when and if they will fade on their own.
At Galt Dermatology, our dermatologists can help you reclaim comfort and confidence in your skin through comprehensive melasma treatment in Fort Lauderdale.
Melasma resolves itself in some cases, depending on the trigger. Many women who develop melasma during pregnancy notice their normal pigmentation return shortly after giving birth. However, other individuals’ melasma may take years to fade, or never fade at all. For that reason, we recommend getting melasma treatment in Fort Lauderdale if melasma doesn’t go away within a few months after pregnancy, or within six months after it first occurs.
Melasma is not physically harmful. Melasma doesn’t cause any symptoms, so you shouldn’t be able to feel However, many patients seek melasma treatment in Fort Lauderdale because of melasma’s toll on their self-image.
How soon you see results from your melasma treatment will depend on lifestyle changes, treatment type, and the nature of your condition. Most patients notice visible improvements within 8 weeks of starting treatment. However, our doctors recommend following your plan and completing your full course of treatment to reduce the chances of your melasma returning.
The timeline of your results can also depend on the type of melasma you have:
- Epidermal melasma
- Dermal melasma
- Mixed melasma
To learn more about your specific skin and the timeline for seeing improvement, request an appointment with our physicians.
Why Concierge Medicine?
| CARE BENEFITS | Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine |
Traditional Medicine |
| Type of Care | Proactive care; focuses on preventing health issues before they arise. | Reactive care; typically addresses problems as they occur. |
| Patient Volume | Limited patients for personalized care | Manages 2500-4000 patients, less personalized |
| Appointment Access | Same-day/next-day appointments, unlimited access | Weeks to schedule, limited by office hours |
| 24/7 Availability | Direct 24/7 access to care via phone, text, and telehealth | Access mostly during business hours. |
| Appointment Length | Longer, detailed sessions focused on comprehensive care | Short, often rushed visits focused on immediate issues |
| Insurance Handling | No insurance hassles; services covered by membership fee. | Dealing with insurance claims and coverage. |
| Preventive Care | Emphasizes early intervention and wellness | Limited scope for personalized preventive care |
| Personalization | Tailored health management based on in-depth patient knowledge | Less personalized due to patient volume and time limits |
| Health Monitoring | Continuous monitoring with advanced tech | Reactive, with limited monitoring |
| Health Outcomes | Better outcomes due to proactive care | Varies, dependent on patient proactivity |
| Mental Health Support | Integrated mental health support | Often requires external referrals |
| Healthcare Navigation | Assists with healthcare decisions and coordination | Patients manage their own specialist referrals |
| Cost Transparency | Clear cost structures, no unexpected bills | Unpredictable cost due to insurance |
