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Pigmentation & Melasma
Even out skin tone with calibrated depigmenting protocols — not random whitening.
Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are particularly common on Indian skin and notoriously tricky to treat — aggressive lasers can make them worse. RenovaAura uses calibrated depigmenting protocols (Cosmelan, tranexamic acid, low-fluence Q-switched laser) chosen for your specific pigment type, never a one-size-fits-all approach.
What you might notice
Symptoms
- ◍Symmetrical brown patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip
- ◍Darkening that flares in sun and pregnancy
- ◍Dark marks after acne, eczema, or skin injury
- ◍Uneven skin tone or dull-looking complexion
What's actually happening
Common causes
- UV exposure (#1 trigger for melasma)
- Hormonal shifts — pregnancy, oral contraceptives, perimenopause
- Post-inflammatory pigment (after acne, burns, irritation)
- Visible-light exposure (blue light, sunlight, even indoor lighting)
- Heat — kitchen workers and runners often see flares
How RenovaAura treats this
Our approach.
- 1Wood's lamp examination to identify depth (epidermal vs dermal vs mixed)
- 2Strict 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen — non-negotiable, all year
- 3Depigmenting actives chosen for your pigment depth and skin type
- 4Cosmelan mask or oral tranexamic acid for stubborn melasma
- 5Very gentle laser only after pigment is suppressed — wrong laser worsens melasma
- 6Long-term maintenance plan; melasma is managed, not cured
Packages for this concern
Curated treatment packages.
Aura Clarity Protocol
6× Q-switch laser
Price on consult
Aura Dermabright
6× Dermapen
Price on consult
Aura Melano-Control Peel
1× Cosmelan peel
Price on consult
Aura Gold Peel
3× yellow peel
Price on consult
Renova Exo-Gen
6× exosome therapy
Price on consult
Patient questions
What people usually ask.
Because melasma is a chronic condition driven by sun, hormones, and heat — not a one-time problem. We manage it with active treatment phases and maintenance phases, like managing high blood pressure.
Only specific wavelengths at very low fluences, and only after pigment is suppressed with topicals. Aggressive lasers cause paradoxical worsening in 30–40% of Indian patients. We're conservative for a reason.
Not sure where to start?
Book a private consultation. We'll examine your skin, identify the cause, and give you a written plan with realistic timelines and costs — no obligation.
