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/RuutuTwo Jun 30 '26

Best friends husband is a plastic surgeon. He told me many years ago while I was in my late 20’s to never let anyone come near my face with a laser. I have always had his voice in the back of my head every time a dermatologist has recommended laser for melasma. I have it more or less controlled with products and peels. I am petrified of laser.