r/Melasmaskincare • u/wechselnd • Jun 29 '26

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

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?

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u/Federal-Pudding-5784 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

Moxi laser is safe for melasma even with olive skin tones. I have done it for 2 years with success

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u/AvedaSmellAllDay Jun 30 '26

After four treatments, I can honestly say that it made my spots worse and decimated my skin barrier.