Hyperpigmentation, Age spots (PhotoFacial Vancouver)
Brownspots & Hyperpigmentations (PhotoFacial Vancouver)
Pigmentation is the color in your skin produced by melanin, a natural pigment that also determines eye and hair color. However, if too much melanin is produced in one area, the result is a brown patch on your skin (brown spot or hyper-pigmentation.)With Viora’s advanced PCR technology, aesthetic light treatments are raised to a new level & ensure that your treatment sessions are the safest & most effective possible.
Types of Hyper-Pigmentation
Melasma or Chloasma: Skin discoloration that appears as blotchy brown spots, often covering cheeks, forehead, or temples. This type of hyperpigmentation can be hereditary or triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy or menopause. The most common cause of skin discoloration is a result of sun exposure. Taking birth control pills can also cause Melasma.
Age Spots or “Liver” Spots: Smaller darkened patches usually on older adults who have been exposed to the sun for many years. These spots can be seen on the face, forearms, and backs of hands.
Postinflammatory HyperPigmentation (PhotoFacial Vancouver )
This type of hyperpigmentation results from any inflammatory injury or trauma to the skin.
Some causes of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation:
- Acne — particularly cysts or nodules — often leaves dark discoloration after a blemish heals.
- Poorly administered chemical peels or laser surgery can leave behind hyperpigmentation.
- Rashes like psoriasis and eczema often darken the skin as well.
- Even seemingly innocuous things like leg waxing and electrolysis can cause the melanin cells to overreact.
During your consultation, we will be able to determine the best course of treatment for your pigmentation problems. These treatments include microdermabrasion, infusion, chemical peels, IPL photo facial, laser, RF treatments, and skincare products.
