Hyper-pigmentation
The colour of our skin is dependent on the level of Melanin pigment and the activity of the melanin producing cell, the melanocyte.
Hyper-Pigmentation issues are very common. In Caucasian/White skin this usually takes the form of sun spots/freckles/ sun damage as a result of sun exposure. In Skin of Colour e.g Indian/Hispanic/Afro-Carribean it can take the form of Melasma or patches of dark marks as a result of trauma to the skin e.g by frequent scratching or rubbing against shoes/clothing or having developed inflammation in the skin e.g after a bite or Eczema.
Dr Prasad specialises in this area and will provide comprehensive treatment to correct and treat this as well as maintain that skin afterwards to prevent relapse (it coming back).
The beauty of going to a dermatology doctor is that you will get a definitive diagnosis and ensure that highly active, potent ingredients are used to ensure effective, safe and medically researched treatments.
For more details about hyper-pigmentation please click to the leaflet: https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/pigmentation-disorders/
Skin Correction Products / Skin Care
These treatments fall into two categories hydroquinone versus non hydroquinone. We will discuss all treatment options with you. How you choose each product depends on the severity of the pigmentation but also the need to understand why and how the pigmentation has come about.
The prescription products we use at Faciem are far more effective and stronger than any product you can obtain from the chemist or online which is why we obtain such effective results. Dr Prasad has over 15 years experience in treating hyper-pigmentation and has a particular interest in it.
Chemical Peels
Hyper-pigmentation requires medium to deep chemical peels. Superficial peels can brighten the skin but medium to deep chemical peels are necessary to target the melanin and pigment cells.
Lasers
In some cases we use lasers. When you have a few isolated sunspots the right laser can be transformative. However a scattered generalised pigmentation really requires melanin pigment reduction and suppression of the pigment producing cells via highly active medical grade skin care then finished off with medium to deep chemical peels.
Treatments For Hyper-pigmentation
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Hyper-pigmentation Faq
Your journey in fighting pigmentation begins with an in depth medical consultation with Dr Prasad. If your journey started with our highly experienced skin therapist she will always recommend you are seen by Dr Prasad. That is because we believe in correcting pigmentation properly and quickly and this can only be achieved through prescription products which are only obtained through consultation with the doctor.
You will notice improvement in about 4-6 weeks but sometimes as quickly as 2 weeks.
The results we achieve are very effective and long lasting however care must be taken to avoid the sun and use maintenance products to keep the melanin count down.