Hello, this is Dr. Won Daehan, the medical director of Primi Clinic.

 

In this cold and dry season, it’s easy to feel reluctant to go outside.
However, winter is actually one of the best times to treat melasma and pigmentation, as UV rays are not as strong.

 

During summer, strong UV exposure can worsen pigmentation quickly,
and the hot and humid weather tends to aggravate skin conditions 🥲

 

Among the many “Seoul dermatology clinics,”
how can you tell which one truly specializes in melasma and pigmentation treatment?

 

Here’s what to look for:

✔ Diagnosis should be done directly by a doctor using a skin analysis device.

Even when photos are taken under the same lighting and angle,
there is still a possibility of side effects such as hyperpigmentation, burns, or hypopigmentation.

 

Many patients describe their skin concerns simply by saying:
“I came here to treat my melasma at a good clinic,”
or “I have a lot of dark spots.”

 

However, in reality, there are a wide variety of pigmentary conditions, such as:

• Simple freckles

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Solar lentigines

• Nevus of Ota-like macules

• Café-au-lait spots

• Melasma

• Freckles

• Nevi, etc.

Of course, patients don’t need to know all these terms,
but what’s important is that treatment differs depending on an accurate diagnosis.

 

That’s why, at our clinic, we use the Mark-Vu skin analysis system—
a high-end, professional-grade device that’s challenging to operate—
and the doctor personally performs both the diagnosis and consultation.

 

This is a key feature of clinics that truly specialize in pigmentation and melasma treatment.

 

✔ Does the clinic have a wide variety of laser equipment?

Each laser has different wavelengths and pulse durations,
and it is impossible to treat all types of pigmentation with a single device.

 

This is because different wavelengths respond to different colors and depths within the skin.

Therefore, it is essential to select the appropriate laser based on the diagnosed type and depth of pigmentation.

 

However, having all types of laser devices is not realistically feasible,
as each machine can cost as much as a luxury sports car.

Even so, a cosmetic dermatology clinic that specializes in treating pigmentation and melasma
places great importance on having multiple types of laser equipment and using them appropriately based on the diagnosis.

(This is also why pricing can vary significantly between clinics 🥲)

 

✔ Can they actually show proven, successful results?

Please note: Even with photos taken under the same lighting and angle, there is always a risk of side effects such as pigmentation, burns, or hypopigmentation.

 

That said, the most important factor is still whether visible improvement can be achieved quickly and without side effects.

Additionally, if the treatment is too expensive, it becomes difficult to continue—
so the reasonableness of the pricing is also an important point.

 

At a Seoul-based cosmetic dermatology clinic specializing in pigmentation and melasma like ours,
you can often experience visible improvements even after just 1–2 treatment sessions.

Please note: Even with photos taken under the same lighting and angle, there is a risk of side effects such as pigmentation, burns, or hypopigmentation.

 

However, depending on the type of pigmentation, improvement may not be possible in just 1–2 sessions.

That’s why we strongly recommend receiving an accurate diagnosis during consultation,
and discussing the number of sessions and expected costs in detail🙂

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime❣️

 

📍 Primi Clinic
3F, 52, Seongsuil-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

 

📍 Primi Clinic

서울특별시 성동구 성수일로 52 3F

 

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