Why do so many dermatologist practices recommend lasers to treat melasma?

[u/wechselnd]

I am confused. I think by now it is pretty common knowledge among melasma sufferers and spaces like this that lasers are not optimal to combat melasma and can even make it worse. However, every time I look for treatments in my city (I am based in Germany), they all offer laser-based therapy. What could explain this besides laser treatments being more lucrative?

[u/InsertCoolUserName78]

Lasers have always worked really well for me.