Brown is not one diagnosis
Melasma, freckles, lentigines and post-inflammatory pigmentation can need different approaches.
Brown is not one diagnosisMelasma, sun spots, acne marks and dullness need different conversations. Find the right questions before choosing a brightening treatment in Bangkok.

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Brightening care aims to improve uneven colour while protecting the skin barrier. It does not mean changing your natural skin colour. Diagnosis, sun protection and an achievable maintenance routine help determine whether a laser, an injectable option or a facial programme is worth considering.
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01 / Brown is not one diagnosis
Melasma, freckles, lentigines and post-inflammatory pigmentation can need different approaches.
Brown is not one diagnosisVisible vessels and redness may require a different assessment from brown pigmentation.
Redness tells another storyDry, irritated skin can look dull. More exfoliation is not always the next step.
The barrier comes firstUNSURE WHERE TO START?
Based on your responses, we recommend exploring the following areas.
MICHIKO · YOUR QUESTIONS, EXPLAINED
A stable sun spot, a post-acne mark and melasma are not interchangeable. The doctor will ask when the colour appeared, whether it changes with sun or hormones and which products or procedures you have used. A new, bleeding or changing pigmented lesion needs diagnosis before cosmetic treatment.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen, shade and consistent use of prescribed skincare remain important in Thailand. Melasma often needs ongoing management and may return. A stronger procedure is not automatically better, especially when irritation can worsen pigmentation.
WHY MICHIKO
MICHIKO starts by separating pigmentation from redness and barrier problems, then compares the relevant choices. Your plan includes the daily care that supports the treatment, not just the procedure itself.
Describe what has changed and what you hope to improve. The assessment comes before a programme recommendation.
LISTEN
Compare the approaches that fit your assessment. Understand what each can improve, where its limits lie and whether a simpler first step would suit you.
ASSESS
Discuss the exact method or product, expected benefit, limits, risks and total cost. There is time to decide and room to choose a simpler plan.
PLAN
Know your aftercare, review timing and how to contact the team. Your response helps shape the next step.
CARE
BEFORE YOU VISIT
There is no single best treatment for every person. Diagnosis, pigmentation depth, triggers and past reactions determine the plan; medical skincare and sun protection are often central.
Discuss your itinerary first. Beach holidays, prolonged sun exposure and limited follow-up time may make postponing a procedure the better option.
Message MICHIKO on LINE and mention the service. Choose EmSphere or Phahonyothin 21, and confirm the relevant clinician and appointment before travelling.
Bring details of previous procedures, current medicines and supplements, allergies and any recent skin reaction. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mention work, travel and event dates so the plan can account for recovery and follow-up. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice.

YOUR NEXT STEP
Message us on LINE, choose EmSphere or Phahonyothin 21, and mention Brightening & Pigmentation. Dr. Gift and our medical team will assess your concern, explain the options, risks and cost, and leave the decision with you.
Helpful to bring: previous procedures, current medicines and any allergies.
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