Pigmentation what is it and how can you treat it?
Ahh! Pigmentation, NO ONE likes it and its damn hard to get rid of. Lets look at what we can do fOr it.
First up Laser is one of the top treaments for Pigmentation Removal.
Skin Conditions Treated
Freckles
Sun Spots
Hyperpigmentation
Age spots (solar lentigines)
Flat pigmented birthmarks (congenital melanocytic )
About the treatment
Here at Sole Revival we have been successfully treating all types of skin pigmentation from freckle removal, sun spots to age spots on facial and body areas.
What is pigmentation?
It is a build up of melanocytes (cells containing melanin) under the skin, also referred to as freckles and age spots on the hands, face and body areas.
How do you treat it?
Different types of laser can be used depending on the type of pigmentation. If pigmentation is superficial laser treatment is effective in removing pigmentation in as little as 1-6 treatments.
Laser treatment is one of the most advanced treatments for removing unwanted pigmentation on the skin such as age spots, sun spots, and freckles.
Skin Pigmentation Removal is a quick, gentle and non-invasive treatment.
This specially designed laser is absorbed only by the cells containing excessive concentrations of pigment. It does not affect the surrounding tissues or remove the normal skin colour. The light pulses produced by the laser can feel similar to the flicking of a rubber elastic band and for most people is not too uncomfortable. Immediate darkening is noticed after treatment. For 7-10 days the area will look like a dark scab which eventually sheds off.
How does Laser Pigmentation Removal work?
The Laser produces a wavelength of high energy light, which is then converted into heat energy. This can target the specific area of pigmentation because the laser is absorbed only by cells containing an excessive concentration of pigmentation. This causes efficient destruction while leaving the surrounding tissue undamaged.
Benefits of Pigmentation Removal with Laser
Can minimise and eliminate the appearance of pigmentation
Treats body and facial areas
Minimal side effects and recovery time
Make-up can be worn after treatment.
What causes pigmentation?
Environmental factors, sunlight, ultraviolet rays, hormonal changes, and some medications all contribute to pigmentation changes. These can range from freckles, sunspots, age spots to melasma and can occur on the face or body at any age. When the body produces either too much or too little melanin, this results in hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation which appears as a dark or light marks on the surface of the skin.
What areas can be treated for hyperpigmentation?
Any area of your face and body can be treated. The most common areas are face, neck, hands, chest and shoulders, which typically are the most exposed areas to the damaging effects of the sun.
Is laser removal successful for freckle removal?
Yes! If pigmentation is in superficial lesions.
How many treatments will I need?
The amount of treatments you require depends on the depth and density of the pigmentation.
How much will it cost?
The cost depends on the size of the area you want treated and how long your treatment takes. Prices generally start from $70
Does it hurt?
It can be a bit uncomfortable, it’s like an elastic band snapping you. The higher the level the more it will darken and the longer the downtime will be ( 5-10 days)
Is laser pigmentation safe?
Ad the laser only targets the area with the excessive melanin it is very safe. Here at Sole Revival we are fully accredited laser technicians and certified laser safety officers.
Apart from the sun, what causes Dark Spots?Dark spots on the skin, also called hyperpigmentation, are a common skin problem. There are a variety of conditions and agents that can cause them to develop. One of the most under-recognised causes of dark spots is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This occurs after some type of trauma to the skin – especially infections like acne. This and other skin diseases are listed here:
Melasma
Riehl’s melanosis
Poikiloderma of Civatte
Erythromelanosis follicularis
Linea Fusca
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Certain medications can also sensitise the skin to the sun and other medications can cause dark spots without sun exposure. The most common offending medications are:
Estrogens
Tetracyclines
Amiodarone
Phenytoin
Phenothiazines
Sulfonamides
UV light is a major cause of not only dark spots, but other types of skin damage. The various types of dark spots caused by UV light are:
Melasma
Solar lentigines – freckles
Ephelides
Other conditions or diseases that can cause dark spots:
Pregnancy
Liver disease
Addison’s disease
Hemachromatosis
Pituitary tumors
On a final note, I would like to add that by including specific products into your skincare regime, not only will you assist your skin to breakdown the pigmentation but will also help to protect your skin from pigment forming. Got a full consultation and advice that’s tailored specifically for you book in at Sole Revival
