Laser Toning for Melasma:
A Gentle but Powerful Approach That Works at Aegis MD, St. Catharines
Let’s talk about melasma. If you have it, you already know how stubborn it can be. The patches show up slowly, stick around longer than you’d like, and often resist everything from brightening creams to prescription topicals. It can feel frustrating—and, at times, like nothing works.
But there’s good news: laser toning has quietly become one of the most effective and gentle ways to treat melasma, especially when done consistently and under expert guidance.
What Makes Laser Toning Different?
At Aegis MD in St. Catharines, we utilize a Q-switched Nd: YAG laser, specifically chosen for its ability to treat pigmentation without overheating or irritating the skin.
Instead of blasting pigment aggressively, laser toning works with low energy in rapid pulses. It targets the excess melanin beneath the surface, gradually breaking it apart so your body can clear it out. At the same time, it helps stimulate collagen, which, over time, supports brighter, smoother, and healthier-looking skin.
What makes it especially helpful for melasma is that the treatment is both safe and repeatable. Melasma isn’t a one-and-done fix. It’s a condition we manage, not cure—and laser toning provides a way to do that without further damaging the skin.
Laser Toning at Aegis MD
You’ll be with one of our experienced providers at Aegis MD, and we’ll start by cleansing your skin and assessing its condition. The laser feels warm but not painful—many describe it as a soft snapping or tingling feeling. There’s no peeling or downtime. You may leave the clinic with a slightly pink complexion, but most patients are okay to head back to work, errands, or wherever your day takes you.
We usually recommend 4–6 sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. If you stay consistent with sun protection and skincare, maintenance treatments just a few times a year can help keep pigment at bay.
