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Melasma treatment — WOOA Plastic Surgery
Melasma is a melanin pigmentation disorder in which irregular brown patches appear, usually symmetrically, on the forehead, cheeks, around the eyes and on the cheekbones. The WOOA dermatology website divides melasma into epidermal, dermal and mixed types and introduces PHA peeling, Pastelle toning, Sensis and Clarity laser as treatment options depending on the condition. Procedure time listed by the clinic: 10–20 minutes. Anesthesia, recovery period and treatment interval are not listed, so please confirm at consultation. This summary is based on an older image page of the WOOA dermatology website; please confirm the devices and options currently used at consultation.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Who this is for
- Those with symmetrical brown patches (melasma) on the face
- Those who want to discuss which treatment suits their type of melasma (epidermal, dermal or mixed)
How it is done
The clinic lists genetic factors, female hormones and endocrine disorders, constitutional factors, UV exposure and stress as causes, and divides melasma into the epidermal type (brown, shallow in the epidermis), the dermal type (blue-grey, deep in the dermis) and the mixed type (in both layers). The options it introduces are: (1) PHA peeling (a peel that removes dead skin cells and adds moisture), (2) Pastelle toning (a laser delivering heat from the epidermis to the dermis using two wavelengths), (3) Sensis (described as blocking melanin rising from below the dermis and selectively breaking down pigment), and (4) Clarity (a laser whose two wavelengths are adjusted to skin type and area, with an automatic cooling system). The method is chosen after diagnosis.
Recovery timeline
The website does not list a recovery period. How long redness takes to settle after laser or peeling depends on the method and skin condition. Because melasma is influenced by UV and hormones and may darken again, ask at your visit about care such as sun protection.
Risks and side effects
- Temporary redness, stinging, dryness and flaking may occur after laser or peeling.
- Rarely, hyperpigmentation (darkening), hypopigmentation or burns may occur.
- Melasma may recur or darken again under the influence of UV, hormones, stress and other factors.
- Results, recovery speed and the number of sessions needed vary with skin condition, and suitability is decided at consultation and examination.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there different types of melasma?
The clinic divides it into the epidermal type (brown, shallow), the dermal type (blue-grey, deep) and the mixed type (both layers), and notes that the mixed type is common.
Which procedures are used?
The clinic introduces PHA peeling, Pastelle toning, Sensis and Clarity laser. The method and number of sessions are decided after diagnosing the type of melasma and skin condition, so please confirm at consultation.
Can it come back after treatment?
Melasma can darken again under the influence of UV exposure, hormonal changes, stress and other factors. Ask at your visit about care such as sun protection.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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