Pigmentation & Melasma
Sun spots, melasma and post-acne marks — treated by diagnosis, not by promo.
Not all brown patches are the same — and treating the wrong one with the wrong laser makes it darker. Sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory marks and dermal pigmentation each need different tools and, crucially, different expectations. Avelia’s pigmentation clinic is led by doctors trained in skin-of-colour laser work, because Malaysian skin (Fitzpatrick III–V) punishes aggressive settings.
Is this you?
- Brown patches on cheeks that darken with sun (likely melasma)
- Discrete dark spots from years of Malaysian sun
- Marks left behind by acne or insect bites
- Overall dullness and uneven tone
- Grey-brown patches present since youth (dermal pigmentation)
If you’re unsure, the treatment finder on our treatments page can point you in the right direction — and the consultation confirms it.
Prices, plainly
- Pico laser sessionRM 480 · 3 for RM 1,290
- Q-switched Nd:YAG sessionRM 350 · 3 for RM 930
- Prescription lightening therapyfrom RM 120 / month
- Oral tranexamic acid programmefrom RM 90 / month
- Carbon laser facial (tone & glow)RM 380
Consultation RM 60, waived with any same-day treatment. Numbing and aftercare included where relevant. Full list on our pricing page.
How we treat pigmentation differently
Diagnosis under proper light
Wood’s lamp and dermoscopic examination to classify your pigment: epidermal, dermal or mixed. This ten-minute step is why two patients with "the same" patches get completely different plans.
Melasma: control first, laser later
Melasma is a chronic, hormone- and light-driven condition. We start with tinted broad-spectrum sunscreen, prescription lightening therapy (hydroquinone cycles or non-HQ alternatives) and oral tranexamic acid where suitable — for at least 8 weeks — before any laser. Lasering unstable melasma is how it gets worse.
The right laser at the right settings
Low-fluence pico laser for melasma maintenance, standard pico or Q-switched for sun spots and post-acne marks, longer wavelengths for dermal pigment. All laser work at Avelia is doctor-performed.
Maintenance you can actually keep up
Pigmentation returns if you stop guarding against it. We finish every programme with a realistic maintenance plan — sunscreen you’ll actually wear, and a quarterly review rather than an endless package.
What your journey looks like
Consultation & pigment mapping Visit 1 · RM 60, waived with treatment
Wood’s lamp exam, classification, trigger history. Written plan with staged costs.
Stabilisation phase Weeks 1 – 8
Prescription topicals + strict photoprotection. Melasma patients stay here 8+ weeks.
Laser phase 3 – 6 sessions
Pico or Q-switched sessions every 3 – 4 weeks, settings titrated to your response.
Review & maintenance Quarterly
Outcome photos compared against baseline; maintenance plan agreed.
Pigmentation — questions we’re actually asked
Can melasma be cured?
Why did laser at another clinic make my pigmentation worse?
How many sessions will I need?
Does the laser hurt?
More general questions — deposits, payments, safety, policies — are on our FAQ page.
Ready when you are — no pressure, ever.
Book a RM 60 consultation (waived with any same-day treatment) at any of our 8 clinics. You’ll leave with a written plan and honest prices — what you do with it is up to you.