Pigmentations

Pigmentation is a dark spot that has appeared on the skin. They can vary in color, shape, and form for various reasons. It is most common on the face, neck, or décolleté.

Pigmentation, or age spots, is formed when melanin, the skin's pigment, clumps together and appears on the skin as a dark spot.

As the skin ages, it is common for us to develop pigmentation and other .

The most common cause is skin exposure to too much sun, but it can also be caused by hormonal factors, such as pregnancy, birth control pills, or medications.

It can also form after an injury to the skin or after acne.

Some pigmentations disappear on their own over time, while others need treatment to disappear.

Different types of pigmentation

Solar Lentigo / sun spots / age spots

Age spots are sun spots that are flat and small. They can vary in shades of brown. They are most often found on the face and décolleté, but are also common on the hands. They darken when exposed to the sun.

Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation

This is a darker spot or area on the skin that has formed after the skin has been exposed to some form of inflammation or injury. It can form after acne or after a wound.

Melasma

Melasma is a pigmentation of the skin that often covers a larger area of ​​the face. It is usually symmetrical in shape on both sides of the face and is often map-like in pattern. Melasma occurs due to hormonal causes. It is common during pregnancy, birth control pills and certain medications.

To treat pigmentation, we use various combination techniques. Both chemical peels and various laser treatments.

To find out what type of pigmentation you have and which treatment suits you best, you are welcome to book a consultation with one of our skin specialists.