SKIN REJUVENATION
HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA
If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, you know how genuinely frustrating it is to try to conceal, lighten or erase the spots and brown patches on your skin.
Hyperpigmentation is essentially a case of your pigment-producing cells being pushed into overdrive by either external factors (typically sun exposure) or internal factors such as hormonal shifts caused by pregnancy, birth control pills or menopause. Any form of hyperpigmentation will be worsened (sometimes significantly) by sun exposure.
Hyperpigmentation may be referred to by a number of names, including brown spots, melasma, age spots, “liver spots”, sun spots, sun freckles, pregnancy mask. Whether diffuse, as in melasma, or in single concentrated areas such as those in a freckle, hyperpigmentation is more often controlled than eliminated and in some cases the best response will be blending and lightening.
The most effective solutions to existing brown spots and unevenly-colored skin will be one of or a combination of Fractional Laser or Chemical Peels
At Touch and Glow Med Spa our staff can work with you to customize your treatment based on the seriousness of the pigmentation and determine the best preventative care. We will Contact us today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Unfortunately, this is not a yes-or-no question. Some forms of hyperpigmentation, like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by trauma to the skin, acne or other damage, may fade over time but there’s no guarantee. Hyperpigmentation caused by prolonged sun exposure likely worsens with time, especially on parts of the skin that are unprotected outside often, like hands. Determining if your hyperpigmentation will fade naturally takes time and relies on genetics and skin make-up, which is not something everyone wants to chance.
The first step to prevent hyperpigmentation is protecting the skin from common causes. You should use appropriate sun protection like SPF 30 or higher, hats and long sleeves to help defend against UV exposure. You’ll also want to avoid damaging the skin, which means no picking at scabs or acne and generally promoting calm, healthy skin.
After protecting against avoidable damage, you can prevent hyperpigmentation by interrupting the melanin production cycle with targeting skincare ingredients. For example, Kojic and phytic acids can help disrupt tyrosine, the first component in the production of melanin.
We can use any of the below procedure or a combination to treat depending your condition
IPL
Intense pulsed light (IPL) treats various skin types for aesthetic purposes across a range of skin concerns. IPL Photofacial treatment can also treat acne to achieve skin that is both clear and even tone.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels can treat dark spots by removing the top layer of damaged skin and allowing your body to replace it with new, healthy skin. This procedure strips the top layer of the discolored skin, removing unwanted melanin or damaged cells. The new skin forms, reducing the appearance of dark spots and looking more vibrant overall.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure to rejuvenate the appearance and feel of your skin anywhere on the body. It exfoliates and removes the topmost layer of the affected skin through a gentle process. The procedure is ideal for treating light scarring, discoloration, and more skin concerns.
The procedure can also be great for helping lighten post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The most common causes for the skin to darken are from acne, burns, or injuries. When trauma to the skin occurs, the body releases inflammatory cells. These cells cause melanocytes to produce more pigment in the skin. The procedure loosens and removes dead skin cells to reveal younger looking cells.
- Customized, combination approach that is tailored to the patient
- Lightening of dark patches
- Softer, smoother skin
- Improved confidence in your appearance
- Less need for heavy makeup that causes blocked pores
- Gentle, natural results
- Reduction in facial scarring, freckles and dark spots
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AFTERCARE
After-treatment expectations:
- Erythema: (redness) typically resolves in less than an hour, but in some cases may linger for 24 hours.
- Frosting: usually fades in 30 minutes.
- Unwanted Pigment: will continue to darken and may turn 2-3 shades darker than the original colour, then shed over time. Most unwanted pigment will significantly lighten or clear within 3-6 sessions.
- Hypo-pigmentation: may occur when treatment epidermal pigmented lesions. It is usually transient and resolved over a period of 4-6 months.
- Post inflammatory hypo/hyper-pigmentation: may occur with any laser treatment. Typically both resolve spontaneously without intervention in 6-12 months
After-treatment recommendations:
After each treatment session, proper care of the treated area following post treatment instructions can decrease the risk of adverse effects.
- Warmth/heat is expected in the treated area for up to 1 hour post-treatment,
- Slight swelling (oedema) and erythema (redness) of the treated area may occur after treatment,
- Cool the skin post treatment as needed with cold gel packs, cool gel, or cool air,
- Wash the treatment area gently with soap and water,
- Do not soak the treated area,
- There may be slight darkening (bronzing) of the skin noticeable 3-10 days post treatment which resolves without intervention,
- Do not shave the treated area if crusting is evident,
- Avoid sun exposure between treatments. If sun exposure is unavoidable, apply SPF 50+ to protect exposed, treated areas,
- Apply moisturisers for sensitive skin as needed,
- For patients who are prone to breakouts or have sebaceous skin, consider waiting 24 hours before applying any topical products.
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