Skin Pigmentation Treatment
| Condition treated: | Skin Pigmentation, Pigmented lesions, Liver spots, age spots, Brown spots, Sun Spots,Sun damage |
| The remedy: | FDA approved Palomar IPL- Intense Pulse Light. |
| Results: | IPL offers diminishing pigmentation: eliminates sun spots |
| No. of treatments: | 4-6 Treatments. |
| Treatment interval: | Every 2-4 weeks depending on clients skin. |
| Treatment time: | 20-30 minutes. |
| Recovery time: | There may be slight redness for 1-2 days. Dark spots will get darker then fade while spots which are very dark will crust up then flake off within 7 days. |
| Real results: | Minimal Downtime |
Brief Overview
Sunlight, environmental factors and the natural passage of time all contribute to the development of dark spots, skin pigmentation and freckles. Your face, hands and chest are the first parts of the body to show signs of ageing because they receive so much sun exposure. Age spots, skin pigmentation and freckles are forms of pigmented lesions. They are caused by excess production of melanin in the skin by cells called melanocytes.
Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices have been used with great success to remove pigmented areas on the skin. Using this state of the art technology, charged energy light is selectively emitted and absorbed by the pigmented areas, sparing the normal surrounding skin. Topical remedies such as bleaching agents, glycolic acid, and retinoids can be tried but usually only treat the visible skin pigmentation whilst doing nothing to treat the cause under the skin.
About Skin Pigmentation & Sun Spots.
Skin pigmentation are spots that usually occur in sun exposed areas on the body. Skin pigmentation is also known as age and/or liver spots. The increased pigmentation of age spots is brought on by ageing, over exposure to the sun or other forms of ultraviolet lights. Skin pigmentation can also occur in pregnant women due to the dramatic hormonal change the body goes undergoes. In some cases, skin pigmentation in pregnant women disappears after child birth. Alternatively, it can have the reverse effect and worsen. Three types of pigmentation:
- Epidermal (superficial) pigmentation - located close to the skin's surface and caused mainly by sun exposure.
- Dermal pigmentation- found in the dermal layer of skin
- Combination dermal/ epidermal pigmentation- penetrate through both the deeper layers of skin as well as the superficial layers. One example of this is melasma.
Learn more about the Causes of Skin Pigmentation and Sun Spots
Solutions for Skin Pigmentation
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses wavelengths of heated light which are directly aimed at the pigmented spots. The advantages of this technology include the fact that the pigment is able to be targeted precisely without damaging the surrounding tissue. Skin pigmentation in the face, neck, chest and hands can be treated safely and effectively. The added benefit of the Palomar IPL Technology is that is also works to activate cells in the skin called fibroblasts which stimulate collagen remodelling and new collagen production. Effectively, this helps to rejuvenate the skin, improving its texture, visibly minimising pores and reducing superficial fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a more youthfully hydrated appearance.
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Benefits of Skin Pigmentation treatment
IPL offers a solution that:
- Minimise or eliminate the appearance of pigmentation
- Treats the entire body
- Quick and easy
- Minimal side effects
- Causes little discomfort
- Offers an immediate return to routine activities
- Provide gradual, natural-looking improvement
- Produces long-lasting results
Until now there were very few options, if any, for pigmentation treatment. Clients often schedule appointments during their lunch hour and have the freedom to return to routine activities.
What to expect of the treatment
Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments are non-invasive and pain free, with full-face treatments taking only 20-30 minutes. You will be given a complimentary consultation where one of our qualified specialists will give you a treatment course to suit your individual needs. The treatment involves simply lying on a comfortable bed while the light technology is applied to the affected area of skin pigmentation. The light energy is gently delivered to the skin in pulses, through a delicate, computer-controlled handpiece. Once the treatment session is over, you can return to your daily routine. Your therapist will also advise you of the post care options and reschedule your next appointment.
Results after Treatment
IPL Photo Rejuvenation effectively reduces skin pigmentation in approximately 4-6 visits. After your IPL treatment, the skin pigmentation or sun spots will gradually fade and slowly disappear, however in some instances the pigment may appear darker as it heals itself whilst in other cases it can flake up in a bid to eliminate the pigment in an external scab form. Most clients report 70% (or greater) improvement over the duration of their treatment course. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain with clear, rejuvenated skin using the Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Palomar Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skin Pigmentation and Sun Spots
