| Is it painful? | No, just mildly unpleasant. |
| Is there downtime? | Minimal to no downtime. |
| How long does the treatment take? | 30-60 minutes. |
| When can the results be seen? | In a few weeks. |
| How many sessions are needed? | 3-4 sessions. |
WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION?
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by the darkening of certain areas of the skin due to an excess production of melanin. This can result in patches or spots that appear uneven in tone, often triggered by factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, or skin inflammation. While it can affect any skin type, the appearance of hyperpigmentation can be minimized with advanced treatments that target the root cause, helping to restore a more balanced and radiant complexion.
TYPES OF HYPERPIGMENTATION
Liver or age spots are a form of this skin condition. They appear because of the sun damage. Usually, they are small and dark and form on hands, face, or other body areas exposed to the sun. They usually affect older adults.
Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation. It can also be called chloasma or “mask of pregnancy”. It represents larger patches of darker skin and usually appears on the forehead, face, and abdomen. The people who usually develop melasma are pregnant ladies, ladies who take birth control pills, and people who have darker skin tones. Melasma is usually triggered by hormonal changes.
Hyperpigmentation can be caused by other skin conditions, like acne and other skin inflammations, which can leave dark spots on the skin. Also, the causes of hyperpigmentation may be injuries to the skin, surgeries, and other causes. Another form of hyperpigmentation is freckles. They are formed because of genetics and can appear anywhere on the body.
All these forms of hyperpigmentation can get even darker when the skin is exposed to the sun. This happens because melanin protects the skin from too much exposure to the sun and absorbs ultraviolet rays. This way, the skin gets tanned, but already hyperpigmented areas get even darker and more pronounced. Therefore, wearing a high SPF is crucial.
WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT?
Hyperpigmentation treatment focuses on reducing the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone caused by excess melanin production. These treatments target the deeper layers of the skin, where pigmentation issues originate, to promote a clearer, more even complexion. Advanced techniques, such as laser therapy, chemical peels, and specialized topical treatments, are designed to lighten affected areas while stimulating skin regeneration. At Lucia Clinic, we provide tailored hyperpigmentation treatments, ensuring each client receives a customized approach to achieve optimal, long-lasting results.
ALMA HYBRID TREATMENT FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
An advanced hyperpigmentation treatment Dubai experts recommend for skin rejuvenation is Alma Hybrid. It is a brilliant method for addressing various skin concerns, including hyperpigmentation. It is more effective than a traditional fractional laser because it can be fully customized. Every pixel can be preset to suit the patient’s specific skin concerns. One pixel can be ablative, and the other can be non-ablative. This is the secret of the Alma hybrid’s effectiveness – it unites the powers of ablative CO2 and non-ablative 1570nm laser. Each treatment is finished with IMPACTTM, which delivers essential products into the skin and further boosts the results.
Alma Hybrid Lift treatment is ideal for treating solar pigmentation. It combines the ablative and thermal effects of the two laser energies. 1570nm laser thermal effect stimulates the regeneration of the dermis layer but leaves the healthy skin cells unharmed. CO2 laser precisely targets only the areas affected by pigmentation.
HARMONY IPL FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
This treatment is ideal for pigmented skin. It reduces marks, blemishes, and unwanted spots and leaves the skin flawless with even tone and texture. This ground-breaking laser procedure eliminates the area of hyperpigmentation by emitting pulsed light underneath the skin. It heats the treated area, but it doesn’t harm the surface of the skin – it precisely targets just the unwanted skin blemish. The heat from the laser light stimulates the production of collagen and elastin and rejuvenates the skin.
Viora is one of the best hyperpigmentation treatments
Before Harmony IPL, the patient should avoid wearing fake tan or exposure to strong sunlight for at least 2 weeks before the treatment. The first results are seen 2 to 3 weeks after the course of treatments. The results continue to improve with time. They are long-lasting and can be maintained with occasional touch-up treatments. The patient may experience minor redness after the treatment, and in 2-3 days, pigmentations get darker and peel off within one week. Downtime is minimal because the side effects can be concealed with makeup.
VIORA IPL FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
A procedure that effectively reduces hyperpigmentation is Viora IPL laser treatment. It is a versatile treatment and uses a special pigmentation filter to target, heat and eliminate melanin deposits in the skin. After treatments, the patient’s skin is clear and more evenly toned. Because of customization, Viora IPL delivers effective and long-term results. It requires minimal to no downtime because it is a non-invasive procedure. It is safe and shortens recovery because it doesn’t damage healthy skin cells.
The customized treatment applicator emits powerful, broad-spectrum pulsed light to treat hyperpigmentation. All treatment parameters are set beforehand so every patient can receive a tailor-made treatment that addresses specific hyperpigmentation skin concerns. The therapist fully controls the strength and depth of the pulsed light and targets only the skin tissues affected by hyperpigmentation.
The therapist applies ultra-sound gel to the patient’s treatment area and sets the treatment parameters. The parameters are the light flash’s strength, the light pulse’s duration, and the pause between the pulses. Since the treatment is fully customized, the therapist controls the pulse duration and frequency. This ensures that the treatment is completely safe. The therapist then treats the patient’s treatment area in single zaps until the whole area is covered.
The treatment can last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on hyperpigmentation’s size and severity. The procedure is quite straightforward and requires minimal to no downtime. The patient may experience minor side effects, such as redness and pigmentation that get darker in the treated area and eventually peel off after 7 to 10 days. After 4 or 6 treatment sessions, the patient will notice the initial results of the Viora IPL procedure. The hyperpigmentation will be significantly reduced, and the patient’s skin will be restored and more evenly toned.
IPIXEL FRACTIONAL LASER TREATMENT
iPixel laser treatment is another effective method for reducing hyperpigmentation. It is an advanced treatment that is minimally uncomfortable and delivers long-term results. The procedure triggers the body’s natural healing processes and collagen production.
Its effectiveness lies in combining ablative and non-ablative laser techniques. The pixel light beams are split into multiple beams and can make different treatment patterns. The beams go through the patient’s epidermis and create tiny heat zones. The number and depth of beams are pre-set so that every patient can get a customized treatment plan.
Light beams create a 9×9 pattern with lower energy and gentle resurfacing when addressing hyperpigmentation. The healthy, surrounding skin is left undamaged, which helps speed up the healing of the treated skin cells. The result is more evenly toned skin.
The treatment can last between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the severity and size of hyperpigmentation. Since this treatment is controlled and precise, it provokes fewer side effects than traditional resurfacing lasers. The patient may experience swelling and redness in the targeted area and feel stinging, dryness, and itching sensations. After 3 to 4 days, the patient’s skin starts to crust and peel, revealing more evenly toned skin. The patient’s skin should be healed in 10 to 14 days.
It is crucial to avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 14 days and moisturize the skin. The patient should avoid saunas, hot baths, and vigorous exercise for a couple of days post-procedure and not rub, scratch, or pick the skin on the treated areas.
SECRET ERBIUM HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT
Secret Erbium is one of the most advanced non-ablative lasers. It reduces skin blemishes and evens out skin tone and texture. The recovery period after this hyperpigmentation treatment Dubai specialist perform is minimal and the treatment is safe for all skin types. The Secret Erbium remodels the skin and smooths the skin from the inside out. It doesn’t harm the top layer of the skin – it is precisely delivered into the skin’s lower layers. The laser light coagulates the skin tissue and creates deep columns that are healed by the body’s natural healing processes.
CHEMICAL PEELS FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
Chemical peels are effective treatments for reducing hyperpigmentation because they break up the deposits of melanin that form dark patches. They remove the surface layer of the skin and help reveal new and healthy skin. The new skin is more evenly pigmented. Chemical peels can be of different types and strengths. Weaker chemical peels can treat superficial dark patches. For more severe hyperpigmentation stronger peels are used, but only by professional skin therapists.
TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEELS
Cosmelan peel is a unique skin-lightening treatment that can eliminate up to 95% of the hyperpigmentation caused by excessive melanin production. It can improve sun and age spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is safe for all skin tones. This chemical peel decreases melanin production with its ingredients – Ascorbic acid, Titanium Dioxide, Azelaic acid, and others.
The treatment involves applying a mask, after which the skin is peeled off, and a more even skin complexion is revealed. The skin tone is brighter because melanin concentration is reduced. After 10 to 14 days, the blemishes start to improve, and the skin restores its healthy glow. The full results of this treatment are seen after 2 months. To maintain the results, special after-care products are used at home.
Dermamelan® peel is an ideal hyperpigmentation treatment in Dubai for reducing hormonally caused hyperpigmentation, such as lentigo or melasma. It can also improve skin tone and sun-damaged skin. After the treatment, the skin restores its healthy glow. The treatment involves applying a mask that should stay on the face for 10 to 12 hours. The skin starts to peel off 2-3 days after the treatment.
This chemical peel is safe for all skin tones and is effective in skin surface bleaching. It doesn’t require a long recovery period and provides fast results. The patients can see up to 80% of skin tone improvement in the first month after the treatment. The full results are seen after 3 months.
CLEAR + BRILLIANT TREATMENT FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION
Clear + Brilliant is a fractional laser that creates microscopic treatment zones in the skin. This way, the collagen is produced, and the pigmented marks are reduced. The laser doesn’t harm the surface layer of the skin, which greatly reduces the downtime. It treats the skin on the superficial layers, effectively eliminating hyperpigmentation.
The special 1927nm wavelength laser treats pigmentation like sun-damaged spots. It minimizes the production of melanin – the skin’s natural pigment. This way, the skin gets a more even tone and texture. The skin therapist uses the treatment applicator to focus the pulsating light into the skin. The light energy creates tiny treatment zones that are healed by the skin’s natural healing processes. The fractional beams of light trigger collagen production and keep the skin’s surface undamaged.
Achieve a Flawless Complexion with Expert Care
At Lucia Clinic, we understand hyperpigmentation’s impact on your skin and confidence. Our specialized treatments are designed to restore your natural radiance and create a balanced skin tone. Schedule a consultation to explore the best options for your unique skin needs. Contact us!
