Pigmentation
What is pigmentation?
Whatever our complexion, our skin contains melanin to give it colour. However, it may sometimes become concentrated is one area of the skin, causing pigmented lesions that can be dark and noticeable. These high concentrations of melanin can occur for a number of reasons, including age and overexposure to the sun.
How can it be treated?
We can use light energy to lighten or remove pigmented lesions with our Vasculight IPL laser. Each pulse is designed to produce specific light wavelengths, which are then absorbed by the problem patches of melanin. By rapidly absorbing the light energy, these high concentrations of melanin break down, reducing your pigmentation problem and leaving skin rejuvenated.
How many treatments will I need?
We always look at the extent of skin damage before deciding how many treatments you’ll need. The amount of light energy emitted by Vasculight IPL technology can be tailored to suit the skin’s requirements. Because of the high specification of this laser, you’ll need fewer treatments with us than a clinic performing a similar procedure with an inferior laser.
A combination of treatments including Micro Dermabrasion and Skin Peels maybe also required for optimal results.
Will it hurt?
While the treatment doesn't hurt, some patients notice a sensation similar to the snap of an elastic band or a sting with every laser flash. The treatment won’t disrupt your daily routine and you should be able to go back to work straight away.
When will I see the results?
Following treatment, you should see a reduction in pigmentation and notice that skin is smoother and feels rejuvenated.
Articles on Pigmentation
- ActiveFX and how it works to obtain instant skin tightening, improved skin
- About the ActiveFX(TM) Procedure The ActiveFX procedure works by applying the CO2 laser energy in a very narrow, scanned beam. This re
- more >>
- SKIN REJUVENATION USING IPL LASER TREATMENT This is amazing. In my youth I longed for a tan, but now I’m in my fifties I’m paying for it with sun-damaged skin: heavy freckles and two age spots which have resisted bleaching creams. Whenever I looked in the mirror I longed to change this. I chose Skin Medical because the treatments are carried out by nurses and so I felt entirely safe; Helen explained everything carefully, answered my questions patiently and took a detailed history. Two different lasers, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and a Pulsed Laser, were used to rejuvenate my skin, treating the freckled sun-damaged areas as well as the age spots and a thread vein. The treatment also reduces enlarged pores, which is an added bonus, and stimulates the collagen to tone and freshen the skin. Treatments take 30 minutes and aren’t painful, it’s like being pinged with a rubber band; afterwards my skin tingled gently for half an hour. The freckles and age spots darkened at first, but within a week were much paler, the thread vein had almost vanished and my skin felt softer. Subsequent treatments built on this dramatic change, and I’m thrilled with the results.
- - Ann Jolly, Greater Manchester.