Thanks to the refinement of a number of dermatologic techniques, pigmentation can be treated with a variety of safe, effective procedures that improve the appearance of a patient's skin and boost the patient's self-esteem.

Your doctor will design a combination of treatment approaches based upon type of pigmentation, medical history and the status of recent clinical studies.

The goals of treatment are to minimize the pigmentation, improve skin integrity and restore skin radiance to a younger and more youthful look.

Common treatments for managing pigmentation are:

Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation (NALR) treatment

The NALR treatment distributes laser energy as heat beneath the skin's layers without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). The heat energy stimulates new cell growth which restores skin integrity and reduces pigmentation.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment

The IPL treatment distributes light energy as heat beneath the skin's layers without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). The wavelength and energy level is selected based on the skin type for selective weakening of of the pigment cells (melanocytes).

DIODE laser treatment

The DIODE laser energy selectively destroys melanin found in the hair follicles, epidermis and dermis. Pigmentary conditions such as freckles, sun damage and age spots, especially over large areas (such as the forearm, chest, back, etc) respond very well to DIODE laser treatment.

Spot 532 laser treatment

532 nm is an ideal wavelength to treat epidermal pigmentation such as freckles, solar lentiges, epidermal melasma, etc. The 532 nm laser energy selectively destroys melanin found in the epidermis.

Spot 1064 laser treatment

The 1064 nm laser energy selectively destroys the tattoo dye or melanin found in the dermis. While the procedure should not hurt, you may experience a sensation of heat in the treated areas.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a new method of managing pigmentation by injecting minute amounts of pharmaceuticals and skin lightening agents very superficially into the skin. This procedure, somewhat similar to tattooing medications onto the skin, is almost painless and helps to lighten the pigmentation and rejuvenate the skin. Some of the medications (vitamins, anti oxidants, etc) used in mesotherapy have great anti aging effects on the skin.

Iontophoresis

Iontophoresis delivery of Vitamin C substances helps to lighten skin discoloration such as melasma, post inflammatory pigmentation, sun spots. It also helps in collagen synthesis and reduces fine lines and scars.

Pharmaceuticals

The medical doctors will assess your type of pigmentation and prescribe appropriate pharmaceuticals to further augment the skin lightening process.