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Melasma Treatment in Gangnam, Seoul

Quick answer: Melasma is chronic, often hormone-related pigmentation that forms hazy brown patches on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip and returns easily with sun, heat and irritation. It is managed, not cured, with gentle low-heat lasers, light therapy, barrier support and strict sun protection. AMRED Clinic in Cheongdam, Gangnam uses PicoWay, Tune Light and Exosome in staged plans.

Melasma treatment at AMRED Clinic, Gangnam

Why gentle matters

Aggressive heat can worsen melasma. See PicoWay and Tune Light.

Quick facts

  • Triggers: UV, hormones, heat, irritation
  • Options: PicoWay, Tune Light, Exosome
  • Approach: gentle, staged sessions
  • Key: daily sun protection

Your 5-step path

  1. Concern: melasma (this page)
  2. Treatment: PicoWay
  3. Cost: pico laser cost
  4. Travel: find your country guide
  5. Book: send photos for a plan

FAQ

Can melasma be cured?

It can be controlled and lightened, but it tends to recur; maintenance and sun protection are essential.

Updated November 2026

Not sure which treatment fits? Ask an AMRED doctor

Send a few photos and describe what bothers you. An English-speaking coordinator replies with a doctor-reviewed plan before you fly.

AMRED Clinic Anti-Aging Center
B1F/2F/4F Cheongjin Bldg., 731 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
About 200 m from Cheongdam Station Exit 8

Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00–19:00 · Tue, Thu 10:00–21:00
Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00