The dark spots on my cheekbones have widened. I would like to inquire about the timing for winter melasma laser treatment.

Hello. I am over seventy and still working at a company.

Until last year, I only had a few blemishes on my cheekbones, but after this summer passed, light brown spots have spread widely across both of them. My wife says they look like melasma. I suspect it might be because I've been exposed to a lot of sunlight since I sit by the window at the office for long periods.

I am writing to inquire because I heard that winter is a good time to receive laser treatment for melasma since UV rays are weak. I am wondering if it is possible to lighten the spots with laser treatment even at my age.

I would like to stop by briefly during my lunch break. I would like to ask how long the melasma laser treatment takes, including preparation time. I would also like to know if my face turns red or scabs form after the procedure to the point where it would be difficult to go to work.

If this is not a one-time treatment, I would appreciate it if you could let me know how many times I need to visit at intervals of how many weeks, and if there are any special precautions I should take besides sunscreen during the sessions.

The cheekbone area has some redness along with some discoloration. I would like to know if a single melasma laser treatment is sufficient in this case, or if it needs to be examined separately during the consultation. Please provide an answer.