Discoloration of the skin (referred to by doctors as hyperpigmentation) is a problem faced by a great many people. They most often appear on the face, and although they can be masked, such as with the right makeup, they can still effectively make life miserable. Discoloration also occurs on the hands and other parts of the body that are exposed to excessive sunlight. The most common distinctions are pigmentary (age spots), post-inflammatory (such as acne scars) and what is known as a pregnancy mask (melasma). Forget about self , “treatment” and the use of ineffective creams. Modern aesthetic medicine has much better methods.
Laser removal of discolouration
Laser therapy is considered one of the most effective methods in removing hyperpigmentation. Beauty Skin clinic specialists recommend treatment with the most advanced devices available on the market.
IPixel, Dye-VL
The IPixel laser is a non-ablative, broadband, pulsed light source that punctures the skin and consequently accelerates the skin’s recovery process. The Dye-VL laser, on the other hand, uses narrow-band pulsed light to reach melanin, thereby reducing hyperpigmentation.
During the procedure, the patient will feel a slight burning sensation and pain (its intensity depends on individual tolerance), but no form of anesthesia is necessary. The recovery period lasts no more than 7 days, because immediately after the laser application, the skin is red and painful. The patient may also feel discomfort from dryness and tightness. After a few days, the epidermis peels off – it needs to be moisturized and protected from sunlight.
As contraindications to the procedure, specialists from the Beauty Skin clinic mention, among others:
- vitiligo,
- psoriasis,
- tan,
- cancers,
- Scarring and the tendency to scarring,
- epilepsy,
- diabetes,
- pregnancy,
- breastfeeding.
Emerge fractional laser
The main advantage of this device is its pinpoint action – it does not illuminate cells that do not need it. It is a fractional, non-ablative laser. Its action is based on the stimulation of collagen present in the skin – the light beam causes micro-damage, which is replaced by new, healthy epidermis. For best results, it is recommended to perform 4 or 6 series at two-week intervals.
Contraindications include:
- skin inflammations,
- herpes,
- Active bacterial and viral infections,
- skin cancers,
- A tendency to scarring,
- tan,
- pregnancy,
- breastfeeding,
- Lowering of the body’s immunity.
Note that only a specialist can decide on the type of treatment and its frequency. It may turn out that the skin lesions, although they worry the patient and are a big problem for him, are in fact not serious at all and can be got rid of, for example, by applying proper care or performing a series of peels (such as medical peeling or chemical peeling). Therefore, it is not worth experimenting with your appearance and trying to treat yourself on your own. When we go to the clinic, the doctor will take a detailed medical history, learn about the problems and expectations of the patient, and on this basis will order the appropriate treatment, which will not only be effective, but also safe. Such selected therapy guarantees the best results in the shortest possible time.