Pigmentation / Sun Damage

Quick Facts

  • Excessive skin pigmentation can be from a number of causes including sun damage and hormones.
  • Pigmentation can be successfully treated with IPL.
  • UV protection/sunscreen is paramount in the treatment of pigmentation.

What causes excessive skin pigmentation?

In most cases excessive exposure to the sun is the main cause.

Hormonal, as seen in melasma or chloasma that is a type of pigmentation usually caused by pregnancy or the pill (common)

Birthmarks and acquired pigmentation - skin pigmentation can be present at birth (birthmarks), appear in childhood, or adulthood.

What treatments are available:

  • elĹŤs™ IPL Foto Facial: The fastest way to treat brown pigmentation. Treated pigment will go darker for 7-10 days, then flake off or disappear, leaving brighter, smoother skin.
  • Lightening lotions such as Tyrosinase Inhibitors: These help break the cycle of production of melanin pigment  in your skin and  when used morning and night as part of your skin treatment plan, this helps to slowly reduce it until it is no longer visible
  • Vitamin A/Retinol and Vitamin C creams: Clinically proven to reduce the effects of sun damage when used daily as part of your skin program.
  • Environ® Medi Facials: To accelerate pigment breakdown by infusing Vitamin A and/or tyrosinase inhibitors into the skin

To find out which treatments are right for you, just phone for a consultation with one of our skin experts on 0800 2BOTOX (Auckland Central) or 0800 COSMED (North Shore City).