Hi everyone! It’s summer, the weekend, I’m lying in bed with a fever treating a sore throat, and finally I have time to talk about something many of us struggle with, what actually works for pigmentation.

I’ll start with my own experience.  
I did not take oral tranexamic acid (although I’ve already bought it and plan to do a course), and I’ve never used hydroquinone, I’ve read a lot about potential side effects, so  I decided not to go that route for now.

In my case, the most noticeable results came from:

**1. Tranexamic acid + hyaluronic acid injections**  
These were injected locally into areas with pigmentation. After the course, my skin tone became more even and the dark spots noticeably faded.

**2. Me Line peels + skincare from the same brand**  
This system gave a cumulative, long-lasting effect. It works through a multi-step approach targeting different stages of pigment formation.

During the peeling procedure, the cosmetologist uses three main products applied in a specific sequence. After the treatment course, it is also necessary to add at home skincare, which must be purchased directly at the clinic. I chose the day and night creams.   There are also additional targeted products in the line for treating dark spots more intensively, as well as a mask, but I only included the two basic creams in my routine.

It’s important to note that this entire line is available only through clinics. It is not sold in regular stores, and unfortunately it is not widely distributed yet, so finding it can be quite a challenge, almost like a treasure hunt🥺

The protocol usually involves treatments every 10–14 days to achieve maximum effect without overloading the skin. Recovery is minimal, only mild peeling may occur for 2–3 days. I  did the treatments roughly once a month.  I plan to repeat the course in autumn when sun exposure decreases. I also had maintenance injections about once a month before that.

There is even a photo showing how it can look after just one procedure — my result looked similar. I’m not sure whether pigmentation comes back after stopping the brand’s protocol, because I actually ruined my results with a laser treatment that was recommended by a dermatologist. My skin had already improved significantly, but I was convinced that after the laser I would completely forget about melasma. Unfortunately, after that I had to start the whole treatment process from scratch.

If you’ve had experience dealing with pigmentation, I’d love to hear what actually worked for you 😊

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