The aesthetic industry has led the development and progress in different treatment methods of melanin-related conditions. However, it was rare to find a treatment method that was based on the understanding of melanin's life cycle. Because the melanin treatment is based on the destruction of the melanocytes, different complications have been reported after the treatment. The purpose of this book is to provide a better understanding of melanin's life cycle in order to address those complications. Using the common understanding of the role and function of melanin in each organ, This book will present the mechanism about the inherent function of melanin in our body, and will also re-address the role and life cycle of melanin in the skin and the concept and clinical usages of today's popular high frequency devices, theory of the photon-based treatment from energy-based devices for melanin destruction, such as light and laser, and the understanding of their mechanism. Additionally the book introduce the treatment and guidelines of melanin-related conditions, such as melasma, PIH, hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation after the Atopic contact dermatitis.

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Dr. Hyoung Moon Kim earned his PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology from the College of Medicine at Gachon University.

He is the head doctor at Maylin Clinic, where he specializes aesthetic medical cosmetic procedures with a particular focus on pigmentation disorders and facial lifting techniques.

Dr. Kim served as the 5th President of the Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) from 2018 to 2021, which is the largest cosmetic symposium in Korea. He currently serves as the President of the International Conference of Laser, Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (ICLAS) since 2024, Honorary Chairman of the Korean Functional Cosmetic Congress (KFCC) since 2025, and Editor-in-Chief of The Aesthetics since 2021.

He has published numerous articles on melanin and facial contouring. His primary research interests include cell proliferation using energy-based devices and radiofrequency treatments, particularly in relation to the melanin life cycle.