Pigmentation Treatment Fact Sheet

Treatment Type - Pigmentation Treatment

Treatment by Microdermabrasion and Intense Pulsed Light to reduce pigmentation blemishes including melasma/chloasma and other melanosis.

Suitability for Pigmentation Treatment

Suitable for males and females of any age, skin type or skin colour looking to remove skin blemishes and to achieve a clear even complexion.

Aims of Pigmentation Treatment

• To achieve a clear even complexion:

• Removal of unwanted pigmentation

• Reduction of melanin production in affected areas

Pigmentation Treatment Overview

The affected area is initially treated with Microdermabrasion (Mda). Mda stimulates a higher rate of skin renewal speeding up the dispersion of existing melanin. Simultaneously excess keratin is cleared from the stratum corneum allowing more effective penetration of light to the effected melanocytes.

The blemish is then treated using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL treatments selectively target the excess melanin in the blemishes reducing melanin production capability of adjacent melanocytes. The  IPL treatment is applied immediately after the Mda treatment.

Recovery Time after Pigmentation Treatment

For most clients no recovery time is needed. Normally clients should expect the treated area to be slightly red for about half an hour after treatment although in some circumstances the redness may last for up to 24 hours.

Typical Pigmentation Treatment Course Duration

The amount of treatments depends on the expected result. A reduction in the severity of the blemish is normally visible after about 3 treatments, with a treatment interval of about 3 weeks. The number of treatments required depends on many factors, including the age, depth and severity of the blemish. Some superficial blemishes can be cleared in around 3 treatments but in some circumstances well-established blemishes can require in excess of 10.

Pigmentation Treatment Cost

• Consultation, free of charge.

• The treatment price depends on the area to be treated. Treatments on the face range from £60 to £180.

Contra Indications for Pigmentation Treatment

Microdermabrasion is not advised where the client is susceptible to keloid (raised) scarring. Clients who suffer from broken capillaries, diabetes or eczema should discuss this at time of consultation. IPL is not suitable if the client is pregnant or suffers from epilepsy.

Risks

• Some clients will find the treatment uncomfortable.  Because of the high energies required there is a risk of burning or blistering of the treated area. The risk is very small however and is further reduced by effective cooling of the treated area.  In rare circumstances clients have experienced short term swelling of the treated area.

• There are no long-term adverse side effects.

Other Pigmentation Treatment Benefits

• IPL skin treatments have the additional benefit of having a rejuvenating effect on the skin.

• IPL treatments are excellent at repairing sun damage.

Satisfaction Guarantee

SkinGenesis has a satisfaction guarantee, details of which will be discussed during the consultation.

Accessibility

All SkinGenesis skin clinics are Care Quality Commission registered and specialise in safe, proven, non-invasive techniques that stimulate natural responses in the skin to achieve permanent benefits.

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What is a Microdermabrasion treatment?

Prior to treatment the area is thoroughly cleaned with a gentle cleansing solution. Each treatment involves passing a wand over the area to be treated. The wand emits crystal that loosens dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. The dead skin cells and crystal are simultaneously vacuumed away in a process that massages the skin in a manner designed to improve circulation, promote new cell growth and benefit the lymphatic system. The treatment provides a thorough exfoliation and the high vacuum unblocks congested pores.

What is an Intense Pulsed Light treatment?

Eye protection is worn for the duration of the procedure. The area to be treated is covered in a special optical gel. The gel will keep the area cool while enabling the transmission of light into the skin. A light applicator is pressed against the skin and a short pulse of high-energy light is emitted treating all blemishes in an area of 5cm². The applicator is then moved to an adjacent area and the process is repeated until all the area has been treated. The gel is then removed and aloe vera is applied to the treated area. In some circumstances topical cooling may be applied to the treated area.