A Laser Focus on Skin Pigmentation and Treatment

, freckles, sun spots, age spots, Platysma Neck Band Botox under-eye dark circles and melasma are all common yet forms of . These scars, indentations and dark-coloured blemishes are often undesirable as they create an uneven and unhealthy-looking . Due to the various reasons that skin and can occur, the best treatment is on your concern. It can be difficult reversing pigmentation, but here at Harley Street Injectables, Alice has achieved outstanding results with her patients by creating custom programs. These plans combine in-clinic and home care, to each patient’s specific problem. Let’s take a look at the three main types of skin pigmentation, how pigmentation occurs and how to fix skin pigmentation.

Acne Scarring

It’s undoubtedly disheartening having to experience acne little own its . More commonly known to occur in our teenage years, acne can be active throughout our adult life, too. This is our hormone levels are constantly fluctuating on our age and what we are experiencing physically and mentally. The change in hormones triggers a higher oil production, in which the oil builds up in the hair follicles and consequently appears as types of on the skin. at your acne can inflame the skin and leave a lasting scar or indentation. If this broken skin is to the sun, it can magnify the damage. The skin then begins its process by abnormal . The result is an uneven skin tone, permanent scars and dents. Light scarring can fade on its own, but you can treat acne scarring. We know that many of our patients have due to acne well after the initial active acne treatment, and we know that we can eliminate those insecurities to unleash new confidence and beauty.

Alice’s patients’ before and after: acne scarring treatment

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin that occurs more often in women as it can be by a change in hormones as well as predisposition. The skin condition can be also be activated or made worse by stress, pregnancy, and excessive sun exposure. Melasma appears as different shaded dark on the face, often undefined and blotchy. Melasma can fade if hormones are regulated (i.e., post-pregnancy), but it can sometimes last for years or a lifetime. This is when are considered in order to reverse melasma, a new and beautiful, bright complexion.

Alice’s patient’s before and after: melasma treatment

Sun Damage (Solar Lentigines) and Post-Inflammatory (PIH)

We can often forget or just how strong the sun and its UV rays can be, when we’re it poolside on a tropical . As we know, too much sun is harmful to our bodies; not only in terms of skin cancers but when our skin is damaged, it can also result in hyperpigmentation, including freckles, dark sunspots, age spots and patches. This is sun exposure causes our body to increase (tanning cell) production. Post-inflammatory is the pigmentation that sun damage, acne or burns. It on a deeper level, visibly dark patches on the surface of the skin. Depending on the of the sun and PIH damage, there are ways to treat and clear the skin.

Alice’s patient’s before and after: sun damage and PIH treatment

How to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Skin on the face and body can be healed if correctly. Improper can result in PIH. At Harley Street Injectables, the first step Alice takes her through is determining the require oral medication, in-clinic treatment or a of both. This can only be during skin analysis and face-to-face consultation. 

The treatments in acne treatment plans range from oral antibiotics, chemical peels, fractional and .

The treatment options available for pigmentation include laser, dermapen, plasma (PRP), skin peels and . Alice prescribes highly-acclaimed Z.O Zein Obagi nu derm that hydroquinone. Alternatively, she will use Mesoestetic skincare which contains Arbutin of hydroquinone, following a and peel.

Alice has the pigmentation and resurfacing package, which three luxury treatments to the most pigmentation and acne . The course of fractional laser, pure and skincare to help you continue the treatment journey from home. Alice’s patients have results that leave them beautiful, with new from their fresh skin!

How to Prevent Skin Pigmentation

plans guidance on how to look after your skin long after you have had your treatments. To your pigmentation once the treatments have been completed, Alice a maintenance programme which includes C, retinol and/or tretinoin. It is also recommended that you wear an SPF 50 with UVB and UVA. This is a crucial step in your home as your treated skin to the sun can result in pigment .

Start Your Pigmentation Today

If you’re ready to reveal a glowing, clear and regain your confidence, get in touch with Alice at Harley Street Injectables to your scarring and pigmentation consultation and treatment plan today.

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