Laser Pigmentation Removal

The treatment is not painful however any discomfort experienced can be eased with an ice pack.

We offer a variety of techniques to offer the best solution to your skin pigmentation concerns.  These include laser Revlite or Spectra technology and specialised skin peels. The laser pigmentation technologies are non-invasive treatments that use wavelength energy light to to remove and reduce by targeting the melanin pigmentation in the skin that causes discolouration.  Our Pigmentation Correcting Laser also know as Revlite Q-Switch or Spectra breaks down these particles, shattering and lifting the colouration. As a result, the spots reduce over time, leaving you with clearer, reduced and a more even skin tone.

If laser isn’t for you we also offer skin depigmentation peels in our London clinics, such as the Cosmelan depigmentation peel. The Cosmelan® treatment is one of the leading depigmentation peels available for removing skin pigmentation, skin whitening treatment in the world reducing pigmentation by up to 90-95%.  We offer free skin consultations and patch tests at all of our clinics to you get the right procedure for your skin.

The treatment offers an immediate return to routine activities. In fact, clients often schedule appointments during their lunch break and have no trouble return to work afterwards.

Some clients experience an immediate reduction in the appearance of pigmentation however best results are seen over time, as hyper pigmentation gradually fades.

This really depends on your skin type and skin issues. Significant improvement can be experienced after a single session however many clients book a course of treatment for the best results.

Our expert practitioners will help you determine how many sessions you require to achieve the results you desire.

You will receive a full consultation prior to treatment to ensure your suitability.

Following treatment, pigmentation may temporarily appear darker before it lightens, this is completely normal and signals the skin is healing, slight reddening may also occur along with slight flaking as the pigmented skin is eliminated.

The side effects may include slight redness, soreness, inflammation, redness, swelling, itchy skin. Hypopigmentation (skin lightening) or hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) may also occur.

You can start your treatment by booking a free consultation with our highly trained practitioners for a one-on-one consultation. This will include discussing your skin concern and examining your pigmentation carefully followed by a patch test to ensure your skin is right for this laser or other treatments.

This pigmentation treatment is not painful for most people, but you might feel a tingling sensation as we apply the laser. Directly afterwards we can use a soothing aloe vera on the affected area.  There is no downtime so you are free to go about your normal day after treatments.

Make sure you don’t directly expose the area to sun for at least twenty-four hours, as heat can have an adverse effect on your capillaries. If you need to schedule a follow up appointment, we will do it within a few weeks of your initial session.

Pigmentation can be removed by laser with laser treatment being one of the most effective and advanced ways to remove it pigmentation. Age spots,sun spots, melasma, freckles or dark spots can all be treated with laser which effectively targets the melanin by up to 80%.

Laser pigmentation removal works by getting rid of pigment in the surface of the skin. The pigmentation is broken up by the laser and then gradually leaves the body over the next 4-6 weeks  through the body’s lymphatic system. Immediately after a treatment your pigmentation may darken, lighten, fade or even appear to have not changed. Results are noticeable after 4-6 weeks.

It depends on the type of pigmentation and how deeply it is located in the skin. Also pigmentation can return at any point and can be triggered by exposure to sunlight so maintaining a defence to protect your skin is vital.

Pigmented lesions removed by laser will not return. However, a variety of factors can trigger and stimulate new hyperpigmentation.  These include changes in hormone levels, aging or UV exposure. Also laser pigmentation removal treatments do not prevent new hyperpigmentation forming.

This depends If pigmentation is in superficial lesions. If so, then Alexandrite 755nm Laser Pigmentation Removal treatment is effective in removing pigmentation and can be done in 1-3 treatments. The treatment and effectiveness will also depend on the area being treated, the type of pigmentation and recovery time needed.

There are a number of treatments that can be used for pigmentation on the face.  They range from creams to peels to laser treatments.

Spots should fade between 4 – 6 weeks after laser pigmentation removal treatment. They may appear worse immediately after treatment but should gradually fade away as you body removes the pigmentation via its lymphatic system.

You should always protect your skin from the sun by avoiding the sun when it is at its most fiercest during the day, always wear a high factor SPF of 30 or above and to cover up with hats and long clothing.

Lasers can safely and effectively remove many unwanted brown and red spots on your skin. These spots include:

• sun spots
• birthmarks
• liver spots
• age spots
• broken capillaries
• angiomas (red spots)