What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation appears as darkened patches or spots on the skin that make skin look uneven. It is the skins way of protecting itself against trauma and can appear due to environmental damage, breakouts and hormonal changes in the body.
While increased pigmentation usually isn’t harmful, it can be a symptom of another medical condition.
Allow me to create a bespoke treatment plan to successfully tackle hyperpigmentation, leaving you with a clearer complexion.
What Causes Pigmentation?
Sun Damage
This is caused by overstimulation of melanocytes which create patches of darker skin and become more pronounced as we age. It is common to get this type of pigmentation following over exposure to the sun or tanning beds.
Age Spots
Often found on the hands and face in older patients, these spots vary in size, they are harmless but unsightly and very ageing.
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation or Trauma
Scars can often heal with hyperpigmentation, this is more common in people with darker complexions. The scarring can be post-surgical, burns, accidental injury or most commonly from bites, stings and scratches.
Hormones
Melasma is often associated with hormonal changes in the skin, this can be from taking the contraceptive pill or can show up during pregnancy – often referred to as a ‘pregnancy mask’.
Medications
Certain drugs or medications can cause sensitivity to sunlight resulting in pigmentation.
The biggest risk factors for general hyperpigmentation are sun exposure and inflammation, as both situations can increase melanin production. The greater your exposure to the sun, the greater your risk of increased skin pigmentation.
Recommended Treatments
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Byonik PTL - The BYONIK® Pulse Triggered Laser is a unique breakthrough in technology delivering unrivalled and scientifically proven results. The world’s ONLY system that repairs skin at a cellular level and adjusts to the skin’s individual needs, providing a personalised, highly effective, visible pain-free result. The world’s FIRST Laser to rejuvenate, repair and protect the skin from inside the skin cells to reduce inflammation, provide deep long-lasting hydration, superior detoxification, powerful immunity boosting abilities whilst supporting skin healing and rejuvenation. Find out more
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BioRePeel - Our gentle and effective Skin Peels are brilliant at reducing and lightening hyperpigmentation with active ingredients that smooth skin texture, brighten complexion and even skin tone. Find out more
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SkinPen Microneedling - Works in 4 ways to reduce and breakdown hyperpigmentation. A course of 3-6 is needed every 4 weeks. Find out more
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AllSkin Med Microneedling - This treatment makes skin look and feel more elastic and smooth, and it can minimise fine lines, enlarged pores, pigmentation, rosacea, acne or scarring on your face. Find out more
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Mesotherapy - Mesotherapy is an extremely effective treatment for both the face and body, leaving skin tighter, brighter, hydrated and rejuvenated. Mesotherapy is an extremely effective treatment for both the face and body. Find out more
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Enzyme Therapy - works deep within the skin to revise the cause and effect of uneven skin tone and hyper-pigmentation to restore a natural, even, healthy glow. Find out more
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Bihaku (Bi-ha-ku) - Perfect for a lacklustre and rough complexion, Bihaku works to even out and brighten tone and revise textured skin. Find out more
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Melanozone - Working deep within the skin to revise the cause of hyper-pigmentation for long lasting natural, even skin that glows. Find out more
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pH Revision Treatment - Designed to swell, soften and dissolve redundant tissue, pH Revision Treatment works well to revise pigmentation. Find out more
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Pro Alpha Six-layer Peel - A non-invasive resurfacing peel procedure for those wanting to reveal a younger, brighter complexion in less than a fortnight. Find out more
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ProPeel - Pro peel is a progressive 6-8 week resurfacing skin revision process, for people who don’t want the down time or have darker skin prone to hyper-pigmenting. Find out more
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RP Remodelling - RP is designed to remodel the architecture of the skin and revise dysfunctional processes that have developed as a result of ageing and sun damage. Find out more
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AlphaZyme - Can be used for many different skin conditions, such as open pores, sun damage and thickened, ageing skin. Find out more
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Dermalux LED -will improve skin tone and texture, control pigmentation spots, help reduce pore size, encourage vibrant, healthier-looking skin, and reduce fine lines. Find out more
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Wow Fusion – a one of its kind treatment combining of microneedling & mesotherapy. The treatment uses a uniquely formulated 24-carat gold needle device to treat skin conditions, such as ageing skins, hydration, oily skin, enlarged pores, dark circles, acne, pigmentation and redness.The ultimate WOW factor treatment, using the most advanced skincare technologies carefully selected and meticulously arranged to leave skin glowing, luminous, and healthy, with long-lasting results. Find out more
Home Prescriptives for Pigmentation
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4 EDF Ultra
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DMK Cleanser of choice
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Fibromax C
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Beta Gel
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Direct Delivery Vitamin C
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Herb & Mineral Mist
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Herbal Pigment Oil
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Melanotech Creme
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SPF
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Melanotech Drops
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Revitosin
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Super Bright
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Foamy Lift & Exoderma Peel
Recommended Skincare
Works to soothe and nourish the body, increase water levels in the skin and improve its structural integrity and barrier function. EFA Ultra works well for those who suffer from acne, inflamed or reactive skin, pigmentation and hormonal imbalance, as well as fine lines, wrinkles and saggy skin.
Works for passive or severe hyperpigmentation and can help prevent pigmentation caused by inflammatory conditions such as acne and rosacea.
Direct Delivery Vitamin C is a sophisticated serum used to stimulate collagen production, suppress pigmentation formation, protect against environmental damage as well as regenerate healthy skin.
It softens, brightens and desquamates dry discoloured skin while strengthening and replacing vital lipids. It is ideal for darker complexions, skin prone to hyperpigmentation and skin exhibiting pigmentation or environmental damage. This versatile oil also smoothes and exfoliates making it perfect for dark circles around the eyes, dark patches on the knees and elbows, raised scars, dry lips and cuticles.
Crème Citrique is packed full of brightening ingredients to help revise the appearance of pigmentation. Also designed for oily skin, Crème Citrique is brilliant at balancing oil flow as well as increasing water for hydration. The perfect crème for men and darker skin tones.
This nourishing crème is specifically designed for darker skin tones, hyperpigmentation and skin genetically prone to pigmentation. It aims to revise and prevent hyperpigmentation. Provides excellent results for dark skin tones such as Mediterranean, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern skins.
An advanced technology night crème designed to aid pigmentation and brighten the skin.
A powerful blend of vitamin A works to rebalance and regulate the natural rhythm of cellular proliferation, fight free radicals, and support the skin between professional treatments
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