Best Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation describes darker areas of skin, including a range of spots or patches, typically called sun spots, age spots, or liver spots. These may be brown, red, pink, black or gray. Hyperpigmentation is caused by various factors, from sun damage to hormone fluctuations. If you’re experiencing hyperpigmentation, you’re not alone. There are many effective treatments available today to resolve these concerns. Below we’ve listed some of the best treatments for hyperpigmentation.
If you’re dealing with hyperpigmentation, know that you aren’t alone. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition, and many different treatment options are available.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL therapy, also known as a photofacial, is a type of laser treatment that addresses many different wavelengths of light across the skin like a photo flash. These wavelengths of light are absorbed by the darker pigment, which is then destroyed by the heat energy.
Also known as a photofacial, IPL is used for a variety of pigmentation concerns and is particularly effective on flat spots of pigmentation and spider veins. Because it achieves a significant boost in collagen production, it is also effective on wrinkles and enlarged pores, and other signs of aging skin.
IPL treatments work best for patients with fair skin and usually require multiple sessions.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a facial treatment that uses a safe level of concentrated acid to treat the skin. Chemical peels remove the top layer of the skin to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, revealing a fresh, beautiful new layer of skin below. The deeper the peel, the more dramatic the results, and the more significant the boost in collagen production, which enhances and refreshes the skin from the inside out. Beyond hyperpigmentation concerns, chemical peels address wrinkles and fine lines, dull skin, and other flaws and blemishes.
Chemical peels are an ideal treatment for patients with age spots, sun damage, blotchy skin, melasma, and other signs of aging skin. This treatment is best for patients who do not tan their skin on a regular basis.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a deeply exfoliating facial treatment. During a microdermabrasion treatment, a handheld tool equipped with a diamond or crystal tip is passed over the skin to remove the outer layer of skin cells. This treatment reduces a variety of hyperpigmentation and other skin concerns to reveal the beautiful, glowing skin below. It is customized for your needs.
After the microdermabrasion treatment, customized serums and active topical products are applied to the skin. These are more deeply absorbed, achieving more transformative, radiant results.
Microdermabrasion is an ideal treatment for hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and other skin concerns. It is effective for all skin types and colors.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing reduces hyperpigmentation by using targeted beams of light to remove the outer layer of skin, achieving a rejuvenated, even skin tone. A laser skin resurfacing treatment includes directing concentrated, pulsating, short beams of light onto irregular skin. The damaged or pigmented skin is removed precisely, one layer at a time.
This treatment stimulates collagen production and stimulates the production of fresh, new skin. The result is visibly renewed skin, the reduction of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and a more youthful skin texture and tone.
Microdermabrasion isn’t for everyone but tends to work best for patients with fair skin.
Resolve your hyperpigmentation concerns at Acqua Blu Medspa
Acqua Blu is a luxurious, high-end medspa where you can relax in comfort during your treatment. We are centered around patient care, providing state-of-the-art non-surgical treatments to achieve renewed, beautiful skin. Our friendly, professional staff and licensed physician assistants are trained by Dr. Heil, a board-certified, renowned plastic surgeon who is known for his caring manner, attention to detail, and stunning, natural-looking results. Call today for a consultation to find out more about treating hyperpigmentation at Acqua Blue.
