HYPERPIGMENTATION & FRECKLE LESION REMOVAL
Sun damage is a common form of hyperpigmentation – it presents as dark patches on the skin, known as sun sports, which are caused by UV sun damage on the face or ageing. The best treatment for sun spots or treatment for sun damage is Laser pigmentation removal.
Bright Beauty Clinic provide laser pigmentation treatment using our 4 in 1 system laser. The IPL laser is attracted to the darker pigment, shatters the pigment and draws it to the surface. With this laser facial, the darker pigment flakes off 5 days after treatment . This hyperpigmentation treatment will work as an effective sun damage skin treatment, freckle removal treatment, and reduce dark blemishes and sun spots. As it an IPL treatment it also has the added benefit of rejuvenating the skin - after a course of Pigmentation Reduction Laser treatments you will be left with a brighter, clearer, and more even skin tone.
Pigmentation laser treatment is suitable to remove sun damage on face, sun damage on decolletage or sun damage on hands.
If there is only a couple of lesions we may opt to use a slightly more invasive method called ND YAG. This is not suitable for large areas containing many pigmentation marks
IS PIGMENTATION LASER TREATMENT RIGHT FOR ME?
This laser facial treatment can treat:
Hyperpigmentation treatment/pigmentation treatment
Sun damage treatment/sun damage on the face
Sun spots
Uneven skin tone on face
Freckle removal
Sun damage on decolletage
Sun damage or sun spots on hands or forearms
Pigment laser (IPL) for hyperpigmentation treatment is not a suitable treatment for hormonal pigment such as melasma.
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Our pigmentation laser is an effective way to remove the appearance of sun damage on hands.
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• Clients on retinol products, glycolic acid or other AHA containing products or hydroquinone containing products should stop them 3 days before having laser
• You will need to make sure you do not have a tan on your face so avoid sunbathing the face for 14 days before your laser treatment and no sunbed use for 14 days before
• No fake tan can be on the face on the day you have laser so avoid self-tanning products on the face for 7 days before treatment
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During treatment, some patients may feel discomfort and we advise clients to take 2 paracetamol 30 minutes before their appointment.
Depending on your skin type (and the lesion being treated), some redness and swelling may be visible and the pigmented area will initially go darker and will remain darker for around 5 days before it fades.
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• Immediately after treatment, there may be redness and swelling at the treatment area (this can feel like mild sunburn).
• The application of a cool pack during the first few hours after treatment will reduce any discomfort.
• The application of sudo crem is recommended and can be done at home that evening
• The pigmentation will get worse (go darker) initially before flaking off
• Avoid sun exposure to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation or darker pigmentation. SPF 50 sunscreen is a MUST.
• Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin as this may darken any areas of pigmentation.
• Avoid hot baths, exercise and heat treatments, and treat the skin gently – as if you had sunburn – for the first 24 hours.
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You will need a minimum of 3 treatments and will need to wear an SPF daily and use a pigment suppressing cream which we can provide you with to maintain the result long term.
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• Not suitable for Asian or black skins as will cause pigmentation. Clients with a very dry and sensitive skin may need to use products to fortify the skin barrier prior to treatment – your aesthetic skin therapist will be able to advise you on this on the day of your consultation and test patch.
• Any clients who have a reaction to the test patch (burn, blister or pigmentation) will not be able to have this treatment.
• Cannot be performed on anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding
• Cannot be performed on anyone who has had a suntan on the skin within 14 days before treatment
• Cannot be performed on anyone on photosensitising medication such as lymecycline or doxycycline
• Not suitable if you have active acne – we will need to prescribe you skincare to treat your breakouts first
• Clients on retinol products, glycolic acid or other AHA containing products or hydroquinone containing products should stop them 3 days before having laser
