Dr. José Henrique Effgen

Método SKIMS

Skims Melani

Exclusive treatment for melasma

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Skims Melani
Duration
General SKIMS Method average: 2 to 3 hours (may vary depending on the combination of techniques).
Sessions
Post-acne marks: about 1 session (30 to 60 days). Melasma: a protocol of about 3 months, with strict home care.
Recovery
Mild to moderate flaking; skin returns to normal in about 20 to 30 days.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is always used — assessed at the consultation, and can be oral medication, local anesthesia and/or applied during microneedling, depending on the treatment indicated. Additional sedation is rarely needed (about 98% of patients do not need it).

The treatment

What is Skims Melani

The SKIMS Method has an EXCLUSIVE peel for skin with dark spots or melasma: SKIMS MELANI.

The goal of the MELANI modality is to lighten every type of skin discoloration, such as age spots and post-acne marks, and to treat melasma. Results are powerful thanks to the combination of lightening agents in this peel, plus microneedling with regenerative actives that enhance the outcome.

SKIMS MELANI also treats superficial skin laxity, fine lines and enlarged pores in the same procedure, delivering an overall, significant improvement in the skin.

This peel is indicated for patients with mild to moderate aging. Skin with deep wrinkles and pronounced laxity (50+), even with melasma, is treated with SKIMS Rejuvenation instead.

But if you are up to 40/45 years old and your main concern is melasma or dark spots, this is the ideal indication.

Protocol

How it works, step by step

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Assessment of the type of discoloration (melasma, sun, age-related or post-acne) and the associated degree of aging.

  2. 02

    Skin priming

    Prior priming according to protocol, respecting the required suspension period for topical acids.

  3. 03

    Application

    Exclusive lightening peel, combined with potent lightening agents and microneedling with regenerative actives.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Strict home care is essential during follow-up, especially in melasma cases.

Results

Before and after

Some of the results below were achieved by professionals trained in the SKIMS Method, in their own clinics — proof that the technique is replicable.

Results vary depending on the case, individual response and adherence to follow-up care. Images are of real patients, published with authorization.

Frequently asked questions

What patients usually ask

Are post-acne marks and acne scars treated the same way?

No. Post-acne dark marks are treated with SKIMS Melani; post-acne scars or indentations are treated with SKIMS Point.

Is there a permanent cure for melasma?

The goal is to control the condition and achieve effective lightening, not a "permanent cure" in a single session.

Can pregnant patients do it?

No. Breastfeeding patients may only undergo specific procedures, subject to medical evaluation.

Schedule your evaluation for Skims Melani

The recommended protocol depends on an in-person evaluation at SKIMS House clinic, in São Paulo.

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