What is Sun Damage / Pigmentation?
Some of the effects of long-term sun exposure include:
- Pigmentation and uneven skin tone, including solar lentiginies (sun spots) and actinic keratosis
- Facial redness and Telangiectasia (broken capillaries)
- Age Spots
- Freckles
- Skin laxity, including creping, wrinkles and enlarged pores
- Thickened, sallow appearance
Sun Damage / Pigmentation / Redness Treatments
Laser treatments
What is laser pigmentation treatment?
This non-invasive procedure uses precise light beams to target and remove unwanted pigmentation without harming the surrounding skin. At DermaCare, we use the advanced Cutera Excel V laser, known for its effectiveness in treating pigmentation and improving skin texture. This laser can address over 20 types of skin discoloration, including red, purple, brown, and blue tones. Its adjustable wavelengths allow for precise treatment of pigmentation concerns.
Our treatment includes both a specialised pigmentation laser and a Laser Genesis mode, which can:
- Even out skin tone
- Reduce hyperpigmentation/pigmentation.
- Remove freckles, dark spots, and other pigmentation issues
- The Laser Genesis setting also stimulates collagen production, reduces wrinkles, treats spider veins, and minimises enlarged pores. Our experienced team delivers noticeable results in as little as 7 to 10 days, or even immediately, depending on your goals. Multiple sessions may be necessary for optimal results
Benefits of Laser Pigmentation Treatment
The advantages of using our pigmentation laser include:
- Diminished appearance of sun damage, such as age spots and hyperpigmentation
- Improved and more even skin tone
- Enhanced skin firmness and tightening
- Reduced visibility of rosacea and facial veins
- Minimised pore size
- Boosted production of collagen and elastin for healthier skin
Laser Genesis
How the pigmentation laser procedure works
The Cutera Laser uses a concentrated, single-wavelength, high-energy beam that can be fine-tuned to effectively target pigmentation. Unlike IPL machines that emit multiple wavelengths, this laser delivers a precise wavelength, minimizing the chance of unwanted side effects. It specifically focuses on melanin, the pigment produced by melanocytes. Once the targeted wavelength is absorbed by the pigmented areas, the energy breaks down the pigments, which are then naturally cleared away by the body’s waste system.
Am I a good candidate for laser pigmentation treatment?
Many people can benefit from Laser Pigmentation Treatment, especially those dealing with dark spots, freckles, melasma, postpartum pigmentation, and other skin tone concerns. Individuals with these conditions are often excellent candidates for the procedure. Our laser treatments effectively address a wide range of skin conditions, including:
- Scars
- Rosacea
- Redness
- Wrinkles
- Sunspots
- Age spots
- Uneven skin tone
- Enlarged pores
- Hair removal
- Port-wine stains
- Cherry angiomas
- Spider veins
- Bruising
Gallery: Before and After Skin Pigmentation Treatment
Freckles
Brown spots
Brown spots
Freckles
Freckles
Neck pigmentation
Home care
Home Care
Your medical practitioner will devise an individual medical skin care prescription tailored to your skin condition and treatment goals.
We must be actively protecting and caring for the skin on a daily basis if we are going to effectively support the skin condition, maintain clinical treatment results as well as prevent future damage.
- Topical Anti-oxidants: important for minimising cellular damage and slowing the progression of photo-ageing.
- Sun Protection: zinc based sun protection is important to provide adequate blockage from UVB and UVA rays. Zinc provides a physical barrier to UV rays offering long-term protection, and free from chemicals otherwise used in generic sunscreens.
- Skin Lightening Agents: important for improving skin clarity, effectively minimising the appearance of pigmentation as well as preventing future damage.
- Skin Cell Resurfacing Agents: important for effectively replacing damaged skin cells with newly structured, healthy cells, improving skin clarity, texture and luminosity.
- Collagen Stimulants: help fight premature ageing by promoting skin’s firmness and elasticity, improving fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores and skin laxity.
If you’re considering pigmentation treatment, schedule a consultation with one of our expert team members. They will assess your pigmentation concerns and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
