My skin looks dull even with makeup because of my freckles. I'm curious about effective treatments.

hello. I am an office worker in my 30s who is worried that my freckles seem to be getting darker as the weather gets warmer.

I originally had some freckles, Over the past few years, light brown spots have spread widely around my eyes and cheekbones and seem to have settled in as melasma. I try hard to cover it up with concealer every morning, It gets dull again after a while, and it's so stressful.

I was hesitant to visit a dermatologist because I heard that melasma is difficult to treat and frequently recurs. However, I feel that I shouldn't leave this unaddressed any longer, so I am gathering the courage to ask this question.

Can laser treatment produce dramatic results even for melasma that is spread out as widely as mine? Looking at the reviews, it seems like many people are getting laser treatments like Pico Toning or Revlite. I am curious about the difference.

also, I heard that UV protection is the most important thing for treating melasma, Is it possible to return to daily life immediately after the procedure? I am also worried about the extent of side effects, such as redness or scabbing.