Hyperpigmentation is not necessarily a skin condition but mostly signifies the darker patches that occur on the skin, either in small areas, larger areas, or on the entire body. While increased pigmentation isn’t harmful, it may be a symptom of an underlying disease. In such cases, it becomes crucial to get rid of it with a proper pigmentation removal treatment.
Most clients today experience some form of excess pigmentation in their skin. This is usually due to the most common cause, UV exposure. However, there are multiple reasons beyond this that contribute to the common forms of pigmentation such as freckles, Melasma, Age spots/Liver spots and PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation).
The cause of excess pigmentation (hyperpigmentation) in the skin depends on the type. The most common causes of hyperpigmentation are:
The body produces additional melanin to protect the skin from prolonged exposure to the sun to prevent cell damage. This can cause dark spots or patches on the skin called age spots, sunspots and solar keratosis.
Areas of skin can darken after people have had a trauma or irritation to the skin including acne, eczema or lupus. The skin releases melanin to assist with the fight against inflammation as an autoimmune response. People with darker skin are more prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Darker patches of skin can form when people experience hormonal changes or imbalances. This type of hyperpigmentation is common during pregnancy and even while on the contraceptive pill or implants.
Certain medications, such as antimalarial drugs and tricyclic antidepressants, can cause hyperpigmentation. In these cases, patches of skin may turn gray. Chemicals in topical treatments can also sometimes cause hyperpigmentation.
More serious causes of hyperpigmentation include Addison’s disease(affecting the adrenal glands) and hemochromatosis ( iron overload). It can cause hyperpigmentation in certain areas of the body, including:
It’s important to note that not all skin types are suitable for laser treatments. Post-inflammatory pigmentation is more difficult to address and is not suitable for laser treatment . This form of pigmentation is caused by trauma and can be diminished with You By Sia’s specially formulated pigment inhibitor serum. Clinicals range Shift AM and PM, Erase, Dermafade, Minc can all assist with combating the signs and causes of pigmentation build up.
Whereas other forms of hyperpigmentation can be addressed with LED therapies and Lasers. You will have an initial assessment and skin care products will be used to prep the skin 2 weeks prior to the laser treatment.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Laser Pigmentation Removal for Face | $420 |
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