All facial pigmentation is caused from increased amounts of melanin deposited in the skin, however the treatment depends on the underlying cause and depth in the skin.
Common causes of facial pigmentation.
1. Sun damage
Most areas of Australia have high UV levels and the excessive exsposure results in abnormal facial pigmentation as well as premature aging with wrinkles and surface capillaries.
Pigmentation that results from sun damage: freckles, liver spots, age spots and sun spots.
2. Hormonal
All hormal pigmentation results from a combination of increased oestrogen and sun exsposure.
Melasma or chloasma caused by pregnancy or the pill has a maplike appearance common on the upper lip, cheeks and forehead.
Treatment of facial pigmentation depends on the cause.
Pigmentation that results from sundamage responds well to intense pulsed light treatment. In the form of photorejuvenation you will expect not only decreased pigmentation but also removal of facial capillaries and improved skin health. Treatment of melasma responds better to skin lightening treatments or fractional laser treatments.
It is important that the cause of your facial pigmentation is correctly diagnosed so an appropriate treatment can be provided and to distinguish pigmentation from early melanoma.
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How To Get Rid Of Freckles | Pigmentation Treatment Brisbane responded on 05 Jul 2008 at 8:17 pm #
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Rinku responded on 21 Sep 2008 at 4:41 pm #
I’m too much fed up with my facial pigmentation and ageing of skin, please give simple method to treat.
Regards
Rinku
Maria Truong responded on 19 Jan 2010 at 9:00 am #
Hi there,
I would like to remove sun spots, pigmentation and freckles from my face. I also have broken capillaries around the nose and am interested to know which laser procedures would be suitable for me. Can the Fraxel Laser help me with all these conditions? Look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Maria
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Feb 2010 at 11:35 am #
Hi Maria, Fraxel laser will not treat broken capillaries at all, and is not the best laser for treating pigmentation either. IPL or some form of intense pulsed light treatment is the best for treating the combination of pigmentation (depending on the type) and capillaries. The best thing is to come in for a free consulation and we will assess the type of pigmentation and be able to let you know your options. There is no obligation with the assessment so call us on 33505447 to book a consultation at the outset. regards Jo