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Melasma
The hormonally driven, often symmetrical pigmentation that flares with sun and fluctuates with hormone changes. Melanostop is one of the gentlest effective tools we have.
A targeted treatment for pigmentation, melasma and uneven tone. Multi-active, gradual, lasting.
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At a glance
- Range
- Mesoestetic (Spanish, medical-grade)
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Pricing
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Standalone session R1,200
- Best for
- Melasma, sun damage, uneven tone
- Course
- Three sessions in our Even Tone package — R3,200 (saving R400)
What it is
The targeted answer to an unfair pigment story.
Pigmentation is a patient skin concern. Unlike texture or fine lines, it doesn't respond to a single bright treatment — it responds to a careful, multi-active strategy worked through over months. Melanostop Tran3x is one of the most precise tools we have for that work.
It's a tyrosinase-targeted Mesoestetic formulation built around tranexamic acid alongside complementary brighteners. Tyrosinase is the enzyme that drives pigment production; the formulation interrupts that cycle at multiple points, calming the skin's tendency to over-produce melanin.
It's particularly suited to melasma — the hormonally driven, sun-sensitive pigmentation that responds poorly to aggressive treatments and beautifully to patient ones.
What it's for
Where Melanostop is the right answer.
This is a treatment for pigmentation in its various forms. We choose it specifically — for the skin and the pattern that suits.
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Sun damage
The accumulated, patchy hyperpigmentation from years of unprotected sun. A patient course gradually evens the tone.
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Post-inflammatory marks
The darker shadows left after blemishes settle, particularly common in deeper skin tones. Melanostop softens these without destabilising the surrounding skin.
What to expect
A careful, calm 60 minutes.
Melanostop is rarely uncomfortable — the chemistry is more about interruption than removal.
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The consultation
Pigmentation work begins with a careful conversation about pattern, history, hormonal context, and sun exposure. We often recommend a short period of home prep before the first session.
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The treatment
About 60 minutes. Cleanse, prep, careful layered application. The sensation is mild — soft warmth at most. The mask portion of the protocol stays on the skin to allow full absorption.
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The aftercare
Almost no surface drama. Skin may look softly bright for a few hours, with no flaking or visible peeling. The most important aftercare is sun protection — without it, pigmentation work undoes itself.
Frequency & rhythm
Pigmentation work is patient work.
A course is typically three sessions, three to four weeks apart, often paired with structured home support. The Even Tone package bundles three sessions for R3,200 — a saving of R400.
After the initial course, ongoing maintenance is usually every six to eight weeks, often through summer when pigmentation tries to deepen.
Melanostop is a long game. The most lasting results come from clients who pair the in-clinic work with consistent SPF, prescribed topicals where appropriate, and patience with the timeline.
Suitability
Pigmentation responds to careful planning, not aggressive intervention.
Melanostop suits most skin types and tones, and is particularly well-suited to deeper skin tones where harsher pigmentation treatments can backfire. Pregnancy, recent procedures, and certain medications change the plan. We'll discuss everything at the consultation, and only proceed when the plan is right.
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Treatments that pair well.
Pigmentation work is layered — these are the treatments most often paired with Melanostop.
Rice Bran AO Peel
An antioxidant-rich Lamelle peel for tired, environmentally stressed skin.
Dermapen Microneedling
A precise needling treatment for fine lines, scarring and texture. Often the centrepiece of a long-term skin plan.
LED Light Therapy
A calming, light-only treatment that quietly supports collagen and reduces inflammation.
Ready to begin?
Pigmentation responds to careful, patient work — and a clear plan. The first appointment is a thorough conversation about your skin and what's driving its story.