Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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Melasma is a chronic, recurrence-prone facial pigment, so it is managed over a series of gentle sessions using low-fluence toning, picosecond laser, and careful IPL at Asian-skin settings.
Melasma treatment in Gangnam, Seoul fades the brown or grey-brown facial patches of melasma using low-fluence 1064nm laser toning, picosecond laser, and gentle IPL at conservative Asian-skin settings, often alongside topical support. Because melasma is chronic and recurrence-prone, it is managed over a series with sun protection rather than treated as a one-time fix.
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Melasma treatment addresses the symmetrical brown or grey-brown patches that typically appear on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and bridge of the nose. Melasma is driven by a mix of sun exposure, hormones, heat, and genetics, and the pigment often sits at multiple depths in the skin, which makes it more complex than simple sun spots. For this reason, aggressive lasers can worsen melasma, so treatment is deliberately gentle and gradual.
The mainstays are low-fluence 1064nm laser toning, which uses soft, repeated passes to lighten pigment without heavy heat, and picosecond lasers, which fragment melanin with very short pulses. Carefully chosen IPL and supportive topical routines can play a role for certain cases. Because melasma is prone to rebound and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the goal is steady control rather than a single dramatic clearance, and settings are kept conservative for Asian skin.
At Reberry Clinic, melasma care is consultation-led at our Gangnam (Seoul) location on Gangnam-daero, about 2 minutes from Gangnam Station exit 10, with Dr. Yoongon Ryu and the clinic’s doctors. International patients are supported in English, and cost is explained transparently after assessment rather than as a single flat figure. Melasma is managed and controlled, not cured in one visit.
Melasma treatment favours gentle, controlled energy because the condition rebounds easily when the skin is over-stressed. Low-fluence 1064nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser toning uses soft, repeated passes at low energy to break down pigment gradually, which is why it is a common backbone for melasma in Asian skin. Picosecond lasers deliver ultra-short pulses that fragment melanin into finer particles with less surrounding heat, lowering the thermal load that can trigger rebound pigment. IPL (intense pulsed light) may be used selectively and conservatively for certain mixed cases, and supportive topical routines help hold results between sessions. Crucially, a Korean systematic review noted that too much cumulative laser energy can cause mottled hypopigmentation, so the clinic’s doctors keep fluences low and space sessions carefully. The strategy is steady, layered control matched to your melasma type and depth, decided at consultation after assessment rather than a single high-energy pass.
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The clinic’s doctors grade melasma type and pigment depth in the first 10 to 15 minutes, since deeper or mixed melasma needs gentler, longer plans.
Treatment usually begins with low-fluence 1064nm toning at conservative energy, because 1 aggressive pass can trigger rebound pigment in melasma.
Picosecond laser and, in selected cases, careful IPL may be added, alongside topical support, to address up to 4 melasma drivers together.
Toning is typically repeated across a series spaced about 1 to 4 weeks apart, with the doctor keeping cumulative energy low to avoid hypopigmentation.
Progress is checked between each of the visits so settings and the plan adapt to how your melasma responds across a series of 4 to 6 sessions or more.
Because melasma recurs, daily SPF, heat avoidance, and topical maintenance are built into the plan to hold results over time.
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| Clinic | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| GangnamLaser Toning | from₩100,000 |
| MyeongdongGenesis Toning 1 Session | from₩100,000 |
| Incheon AirportLaser Toning Trial (Revlite or PicoSure, 1 Session) | from₩99,000 |
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At our Gangnam location, the clinic’s doctors grade your melasma type and pigment depth, explain the gentle modalities, and outline the plan and cost in English.
A toning or picosecond session usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes, with conservative settings to protect the skin.
Melasma is managed over a series, so care is mapped across several visits and ongoing maintenance rather than a single appointment.
Lightening builds gradually over a series of sessions, with your doctor reviewing progress and keeping cumulative energy low.
Because melasma recurs, daily SPF, heat avoidance, and topical maintenance help hold results; periodic sessions may be advised over time.
Melasma treatment fades the brown or grey-brown facial patches of melasma using low-fluence 1064nm laser toning, picosecond laser, and gentle IPL at conservative Asian-skin settings, often with topical support. Because melasma recurs, it is managed over a series. You can start on our dark spot removal page.
Melasma is driven by a mix of sun exposure, hormones, heat, and genetics, which is why it often appears symmetrically on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip. Because the pigment sits at multiple depths, it is more complex than simple sun spots. Managing these triggers, especially sun and heat, is central to controlling melasma over time.
Low-fluence 1064nm toning is the common backbone, using soft repeated passes, while picosecond lasers fragment pigment with less heat. Careful IPL and topicals support selected cases. Aggressive lasers are avoided because they can worsen melasma. You can read more on our laser treatment page.
Melasma is chronic and recurrence-prone, so it is managed and controlled rather than treated as a one-time fix. With gentle sessions, topical support, and strict sun and heat protection, most patients achieve meaningful, lasting improvement. Ongoing maintenance keeps pigment settled, which the clinic’s doctors plan with you transparently from the start.
Melasma toning and picosecond sessions are generally well tolerated, with mild warmth or a brief snapping sensation during pulses. Because settings are kept low for melasma, discomfort is minimal and numbing is rarely needed. The clinic’s doctors adjust intensity for your comfort while keeping the energy gentle to avoid rebound pigment.
Downtime is usually minimal: low-fluence toning causes little visible peeling, while picosecond sessions may bring brief darkening and fine flaking over a few days. You can generally return to normal activity quickly. Diligent sun protection is essential afterward, as sun and heat exposure can trigger melasma to rebound.
Melasma toning is typically repeated across a series spaced about 1 to 4 weeks apart, then tapered, since gentle cumulative treatment is safer than aggressive clearance. The exact number depends on melasma type and depth. Your doctor keeps cumulative energy low and confirms your plan after assessment at consultation.
Lightening builds gradually over a series of sessions rather than after one visit, since melasma responds best to steady, low-energy treatment. Some patients notice softening within a few sessions, while fuller improvement takes longer. Your doctor reviews progress between visits and adjusts the plan so results continue safely and sustainably.
Melasma rebounds easily, and too much laser heat or energy can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or mottled lightening. A Korean systematic review linked high cumulative energy to hypopigmentation, so gentle low-fluence settings and spacing are used. The clinic’s doctors prioritise steady control over dramatic single-session clearance to protect your skin.
Yes, a plan often layers low-fluence toning with picosecond laser and topical support, since melasma has several drivers. Careful IPL may be added for selected cases. The clinic’s doctors sequence modalities so the skin is not over-stressed. You can explore related options on our dark spot removal page.
It is generally safe when a doctor uses low fluences and spaced sessions suited to Asian skin, which reduces rebound and hyperpigmentation risk. Korean and Asian-skin studies support gentle picosecond and low-fluence toning approaches. A consultation confirms the settings and plan that fit your melasma type and skin safely before starting.
Daily broad-spectrum SPF, avoiding heat and direct sun, and a doctor-recommended topical routine are essential to controlling melasma and holding results. Consistent aftercare is arguably as important as the laser itself. A supportive skin care routine protects your skin between sessions and helps prevent recurrence.
Most adults with symmetrical facial melasma are suitable for a gentle, staged plan, provided they understand it is managed rather than cured once. A consultation grades your melasma and confirms the safest modality. Pregnancy, recent sun exposure, or unstable pigment may mean adjusting timing, which your doctor will explain upfront.
Cost is consultation-led and depends on your melasma type, how many sessions the series needs, and any topical support included. Rather than one flat figure, the clinic’s doctors explain cost transparently after assessing your skin. You can begin on our dark spot removal page in English.
Our Gangnam (Seoul) location is on Gangnam-daero, about 2 minutes from Gangnam Station exit 10, with Dr. Yoongon Ryu and the clinic’s doctors. It is easy for international patients to reach, and our English-speaking team helps coordinate your melasma consultation and staged sessions around your schedule.
For a first visit, 2 to 3 days is comfortable, allowing a consultation, a gentle session, and a short review. Because melasma is managed over a series, many international patients begin in Seoul and continue on return trips or with topical maintenance. Our English-speaking team helps schedule around your travel plans.
Yes, flying within a day or so is generally fine, since melasma toning and picosecond sessions are non-invasive to minimally invasive. Cabin air is drying, so moisturise and protect treated skin strictly from sun while travelling. Your doctor advises on topical maintenance so your melasma stays controlled between visits.
International patients can manage melasma across one or more visits plus topical maintenance at home, and the clinic offers remote check-ins in English so the plan stays on track. Consistent sun protection and supportive skin care matter most between trips. Your treatment notes are kept on file for continuity.
| Low-Fluence 1064nm Toning | Picosecond Laser | Topical + Careful IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Soft repeated 1064nm passes break down pigment gently | Ultra-short pulses fragment melanin with less heat | Skin-lightening topicals plus selective, conservative broadband light |
| Best for | Backbone therapy for most melasma in Asian skin | Mixed or stubborn melasma needing low thermal load | Supportive control and selected mixed cases |
| Pain / comfort | Mild warmth, among the gentler options | Brief snapping sensation, generally well tolerated | Topicals painless; IPL a warm flick when used |
| Downtime | Minimal, little visible peeling | Minor darkening then fine flaking over days | Minimal; some topicals cause transient dryness |
| Results timeline | Gradual lightening across a toning series | Builds over several low-heat sessions | Slow, steady maintenance-led improvement |
| Sessions | Repeated series, spaced closely then tapered | A series of low-fluence sessions | Ongoing, combined with in-clinic visits |
| Cost factors | Depends on session count over the series | Depends on how many sessions are needed | Depends on products and any IPL sessions added |
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