Pigmentation
Pigmentation affects most people.
The skin may either appear lighter (hypopigmentation), or darker (hyperpigmentation) than normal, or lack pigmentation all together which is a condition called Vitiligo. The skin may appear blotchy, uneven have patches of brown discoloration or freckling. Skin pigmentation disorders generally occur because the body produces either too much or too little melanin.
There are many treatments we can offer to overcome their issues however hypopigmentation is a lot harder to treat.
Characteristics
MELASMA (HORMONAL PIGMENTATION)
Melasma (Hormonal Pigmentation) is a build up of melanin, which develops in areas exposed to the sun, particularly on the face. The pigmentation appears as irregular shaped dark brown spots. This effect is usually a result a hormonal changes and are common in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as users of oral contraceptive pills. There are two main areas that are typically affected including:
· Midface: forehead, nose, chin, upper lip, and center of the cheeks.
· Malar: cheeks and nose
POST INFLAMITORY HYPERPIGMENTATION (PIH)
Post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) causes darkening of the skin. It takes the form of different-sized spots. PIH is caused by an increase in melanin synthesis in response to an inflammatory injury or damage to the skin. If the excess melanin is produced on the top layer of the skin (epidermis) the hyperpigmentation is brownish in hue. If the excess melanin is produced in the lower layer of the skin (dermis) then it acquires a gray-blue coloration. Although PIH can occur in every skin type, it is most common in the higher phototypes V and VI and can affect both men and women equally.
SOLAR LENTIGO
Solar lentigines are spots on the skin associated with aging and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. They vary in colour, from light brown to red or even black, and are located in the areas most exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms and forehead, even the head if it is hairless. From the age of 40, the skin starts to lose its ability to regenerate and recover from exposure to the sun, and the solar lentigines are very common in this age range, especially in those who spend time exposed to the sun’s rays.
SENILE LENTIGO
Senile lentigines are brown to dark brown coloured macules, from a few millimetres to 1-2 cm in diameter. Their surface is smooth and well defined. They usually appear after the age of 40 due to the cumulative effect of the sun and because with age melanin is unevenly distributed in the epidermis. They are more frequent in the areas exposed to the sun like the face, back of the hands and neckline. They appear as flat, brown coloured spots, and are predominantly oval in shape.
EPHELIDS
Ephelides are a congenital alteration of the pigmentation that are revealed by exposure to the sun. They are commonly called freckles. They are macules of a few millimeters diameter, light yellow or light brown, which usually appear in people with red hair or blondes with light-coloured eyes. Their number increases with age. They are located mainly on the face, neck, forearms, and legs, covering the shoulders, arms and thighs during the summertime.
Treatment Options
BIOREPEEL
An innovative, and exclusive, treatment designed to target acne, acne scarring, congestion, enlarged pores, pigmentation and sun damage without the downtime associated with traditional deep chemical peels.
BioRePeelCl₃ is an innovative treatment that has bio-stimulating, revitalising and exfoliating actions indicated for the face, neck, decolletage and the delicate intimate area with a 35% concentration of Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) as the main ingredient.
Traditional TCA peels are medium-deep depth and come with downtime of peeling, redness and skin sensitivity.
BioRePeelCl₃ is different. It’s formulation allows the active ingredients to penetrate through your skin barrier without disrupting it, adding antioxidant protection and hydration while targeting pigment, redness, acne and sun damage.
SKIN NEEDLING
A pen like device with hundreds of micro needles gently penetrate the skin to promote the healing process and stimulate essential growth factors and natural production of collagen to improve and strengthen the underlying structure of the skin removing the appearance of pitted scaring fine lines and wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.
NANO-NEEDLIING
Nano needling is a non-invasive skin treatment that heralds a multitude of benefits - improved tone and texture, reduced appearance of enlarged pores, improvement to fine lines and reduced pigmentation.
MICRODERMABRASION WITH DERMALUX LED LIGHT THERAPY
Mechanically resurfaces the outer most layer of the epidermis. Removing excess of dead skin cells preventing breakouts and evening the skin tone by gently cutting back the epidermis. this is a great treatment to have prior to peel treatments
HYDRAFACIAL
A HydraFacial is a medical-grade cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration of your facial skin. The procedure uses a painless technique called hydrodermabrasion.
This can reduce fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.
In hydrodermabrasion, instead of blasting away the outer layer of skin, a gentler approach vacuums out the pores with saturating the skin with potent active nutrients to brighten, moisturise, plump, and protect the delicate layers of your face. The hand piece on the hydrodermabrasion machine has tiny spiralised treatment types with vortex tips to smooth and suck away impurities, cleanse, cool, and hydrate.
CLINICAL SKIN PEELS WITH DERMALUX LED LIGHT THERAPY
These peels contain powerful active ingredients to resurface the outer layer of the epidermis to boost cellular rejuvenation and renewal. A proven way to remove unwanted dead skin cells to improve uneven textures and effective way to stimulate new healthy collagen fibers to suppress the ageing process.
PAPAYA ENZYME PEEL WITH MICRODERMABRASION & DERMALUX LED LIGHT THERAPY
Our Papaya enzyme facial contains a gentle exfoliating formula that can be used on all skin types to leave skin polished and glowing. The Papaya (Papain) enzyme is derived from the leaves, seeds, skin and fruit of the Papaya. Papaya is a digestive enzyme and when applied topically it helps to soften the skin giving it a radiant healthy glow. Other nourishing benefits of papain include Vitamin A, C, E and carotenoids. These antioxidants also reduce inflammation of the skin. Papaya also helps to exfoliate dead skin cells that cause clogged pores. When used topically Bromelain speeds healing and dissolves cross-linked collagen cells, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. The addition of Rosehip Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil leaves the skin hydrated and nourished.
PRIN LYMPHATIC ENZYME THERAPY