Pigmentation and melasma reduction, skin brightening
A protocol aimed at pigment. Light breaks down melanin clusters and the body gradually clears them. It supports work on sun spots, post-inflammatory marks and uneven tone; with melasma we work more cautiously and in stages.
Treatment and recovery
Sensations during treatment
Pulses feel like brief warmth and a snap, strongest where pigment is most concentrated.
Return to everyday activities
Pigmented marks can look darker for a few days and flake gently. During that time we do not pick at the skin and pause strong acids and retinol.
Treatment plan
Usually 3-5 sessions every 3-4 weeks; with melasma the plan tends to be longer and combined with home care. The protocol is set by the cosmetologist after qualification.
How does light work with pigmentation?
A beam of a selected wavelength is absorbed mainly by melanin concentrated in the spot. The energy converts into heat that breaks up the pigment cluster while the surrounding skin stays intact. Over the following days the mark usually darkens, forms a fine coffee-coloured crust and flakes off with the epidermis. This is an expected stage of the treatment, not a complication.
Melasma is a separate topic
Sun spots and post-inflammatory marks usually respond faster. Melasma is a chronic, recurring condition strongly linked to hormones, heat and light. That is why we choose gentler parameters, plan more sessions and treat the procedure as part of a wider plan alongside home care and consistent photoprotection. Careful qualification matters more here than the pace of results.
Which area should you choose?
The “face” option is the baseline, because spots are most often visible on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip. We add the neck when pigmentation continues below the jawline, otherwise the tone border can be visible. The décolletage is added for spots after years of sun exposure; the skin is thinner there, so we work with gentler parameters. All options take 40 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about pigmentation reduction
Will the spots come back?
The tendency towards pigmentation stays, and new spots form mainly under the influence of sun and hormones. Without daily SPF the result lasts a shorter time, so sunscreen is part of the therapy rather than an add-on.
Can the treatment be done after tanning?
No. A fresh tan, including from a sunbed or self-tanner, changes the pigment content of the skin and raises the risk of an adverse reaction. After intense exposure we wait, and the interval is set during qualification.
Treatment variants
Benefits
- Work on sun spots and post-inflammatory marks
- More even tone and a brighter looking complexion
- Separate, gentler parameters for melasma
Who it is for
For people with sun spots, post-acne pigmentation, uneven tone or melasma who are ready for consistent photoprotection between sessions.
What results to expect
Pigmentation usually becomes lighter and tone more even; the skin looks brighter. The result depends on the type and depth of the changes, the number of sessions and sun protection.
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