Many Australians suffer from skin pigmentation disorders. It can be pigmentation causing uneven skin tone, acne pigmentation, pigmentation spots on the face or neck, or pigmentation on specific areas, like the nose. Excess pigmentation of the skin is caused by various factors, the main one being UV exposure. The fact is, most Australians have spent a lifetime in the sun, which means a lifetime of UV exposure on our skin.
The following two images show the results we can achieve after only two treatments.
Skin Pigmentation Before
Skin Pigmentation After
Pigmented skin can be embarrassing, not to mention aging. Previously, there was no cure for pigmentation, and sufferers used thick makeup, or creams for pigmentation to try and hide or fade it. Sadly, these pigmentation ‘faders’ often didn’t work on spots of pigment on the skin, and even caused burns.
Fortunately, the most respected laser pigmentation removal clinic in Sydney, Laser By Sia, now offers laser pigmentation removal. Our laser treatment will reduce, and in some cases, even permanently remove your pigmentation.
So if repeated UV exposure has left you with skin pigmentation and added and years to your appearance, and you want to start looking younger, contact Laser By Sia today for a free consultation and say goodbye to sun damage!
Skin Pigmentation
After years of UV damage, our skin starts to look tired and we develop excess melanin or pigmentation. This pigmentation can appear as an uneven skin tone, dark pigmentation on our upper lip, facial skin pigmentation, hand pigmentation and more. These spots of pigment on the skin are usually caused by excessive UV exposure, which ‘overloads’ the melanin, or pigment, in our skin. This exposure leads to excess production of melanin and the appearance of pigment on the skin. These spots can appear anywhere you have skin, including your face, arms, legs, chest and hands.
What causes skin pigmentation?
There are three main causes of excess pigmentation: UV exposure, hormones and skin trauma. Solar lentigos are the technical name for pigmented skin lesions, or sun spots. This skin pigmentation caused by the sun is not cancerous and appears on the areas of skin that is more exposed to the sun, in particular on the cheeks, forehead and back of the hands. While most of us are responsible and ‘cover up’ when we go to the beach or to a BBQ, the fact is, it is the incidental sun exposure, such as when we are in the car or out on a cloudy day, that causes most skin damage.
Melasma is pigmentation or skin spots that are stimulated by a combination of oestrogen (such as during pregnancy or when taking the pill) and UV rays, and usually appear on the face. Understandably, facial pigmentation removal can be painful and scary and causes many sufferers to avoid treatments such as pigmentation removal cream and the side effects they can cause.
Post-trauma hyper pigmentation, which appears as dark or black pigmentation spots on the skin, is caused by trauma to the skin, such as acne, cuts, burns, insect bites and scarring or inexperienced laser technicians using outdated technology.
Products for pigmentation
Many people wonder how to get rid of pigmentation. Despite claims to the contrary, pigmentation creams, bleaches, whiteners and the array of other products on the market are ineffective. These so called pigmentation removers are ineffective because they only treat the surface layer of the skin and do not reach the deeper layers of the skin where the pigmentation actually originates. This includes the peels available for pigmentation, the ‘best’ and most expensive pigmentation creams, and the products used to cover pigmentation. They are all only short-term solutions and soon enough your pigment returns. Also, the products used to lighten pigmentation contain harsh chemicals that can burn or even permanently scar your skin.
How does laser get rid of skin pigmentation?
At Laser By Sia, our skin pigmentation treatments use the latest international, Candela Alexandrite laser technology, and not less effective technology such as IPL. Our alexandrite laser is set to an exact wavelength, which is the most effective at attaching to the melanin in your pigment and breaking it down, removing surface pigmentation and treating down to the deep dermal layers of the skin, where the pigmentation originates.
Will laser work on my pigmentation?
Laser By Sia can treat and clear most pigmentation problems. Laser pigmentation removal is the most effective way to treat pigmentation in the skin caused by sun exposure and hormones. Pigmentation or black spots on the skin caused by trauma is more difficult to remove, but in many cases, we can lighten the pigment using our medical grade skincare. Our lasers work to remove sun spots or pigmentation on any skin tone except for native or very dark skins, however we can lighten it with our skincare. In the case of certain medium to darker skins, which can be susceptible to hyperpigmenting, you will undergo skin treatment prepping prior to your laser treatment to prevent the skin from hyperpigmenting.
How long does it take?
Treating pigmentation takes only minutes with laser, as opposed to using skin pigmentation cream, which can take weeks or months to achieve results. Treating pigmentation on the forehead, pigmentation on the upper lip and pigmentation on the hands takes less than five minutes, larger areas such as pigmentation on the back, or pigmentation on legs can take up to 15 minutes. You will need a few skin pigmentation removal sessions.
What are the extra benefits of laser skin pigmentation removal?
As well as removing the brown pigmentation on the face or body, your laser treatment will also give skin rejuvenation through stimulating collagen and elastin production in the treated area, giving you additional skin toning and fine wrinkle reduction, making you look even younger!
About laser
Laser is quick and easy and uses no chemicals. So, if you need a solution for excess skin pigmentation on the face and are tired of using ineffective, harsh pigmentation products, but haven’t found the right option for you, contact our clinics in Sydney now.
How do I take care of my skin after my laser treatment?
After getting rid of pigmentation, it is important to follow the post treatment regime recommended by your therapist. Do not exfoliate or pick at your skin for two weeks following your laser treatment, use the advised skin products to assist the healing process and you must always apply sunscreen on the treated area, even on overcast days, to minimise incidental sun exposure. Laser By Sia also has a range of all-natural, chemical-free skin care for pigmentation-prone skin.
Still not convinced?
There are many pigmentation causes, and even more ‘cures’ marketed to reduce skin pigmentation. Cream for pigmentation, or other topical skin pigment treatments, are just not effective as they cannot reach past the first few layers of the skin. Even the best cream for pigmentation uses harsh chemicals and does nothing but bleach the surface of the skin. For true removal of pigmentation, laser is the only treatment that gets down to the dermal layers of the skin, where the pigment originates. Laser will fade surface pigmentation, while reducing pigmentation from the inside out. To truly remove skin pigmentation, ditch the anti pigmentation cream and visit Laser By Sia for a free, comprehensive consultation with our professional staff.
Why choose Laser by Sia?
There are many causes of skin pigmentation, but how do you reduce this pigmentation? Laser By Sia specialises in facial and body pigmentation treatments and we are the best at treating all kinds of skin pigmentation. So book now!
