I have a lot of melasma on my cheeks, so I am considering a melasma treatment procedure.

Lately, when I take photos or look at my face under bright lights, the brown spots on both of my cheeks really stand out. At first, I thought they were just a few small blemishes, but at some point, the pigmentation seemed to spread to the surrounding areas, which is bothering me. Since the pigmentation is concentrated particularly on my cheekbones, my entire face looks dull, and my skin tone appears darker than it actually is. I try to cover them up one by one with concealer, but covering them with makeup every time is a hassle, and it's upsetting because they stand out even more when I'm barefaced. I feel like I shouldn't put it off any longer and should start proper treatment, so I am currently looking into dermatological procedures. Since there are various types of lasers for melasma treatment and different clinics recommend different methods, it is difficult to know what criteria to use when making a choice. Rather than getting a strong laser treatment just because of the severity, I want to improve my condition safely and tailored to my current skin condition. I've heard that distinguishing between melasma and blemishes is important; what should I look for during a consultation? For those who have actually treated melasma on their cheekbones or cheeks, please share any procedures you saw results from or any precautions to take when choosing a clinic. I am also curious if the spots might fade noticeably with consistent treatment.