Skin Pigmentation is caused by excess production and clumping of the skin pigment ‘melanin’ with the appearance of darker brown or even black spots of pigmentation in skin.
Treatment for skin pigmentation depends on the underlying cause of the brown or black patches, however intense pulsed light therapy effectively removes most types of skin pigmentation.
Intense pulsed light cannot be used universally for skin pigmentation problems.
All skin pigmentation should be diagnosed correctly before treatment is undertaken.
Intense pulsed light vs laser skin pigmentation treatment.
Intense pulsed light [IPL] has now largely replaced laser skin pigmentation treatments. Intense pulsed light is more affordable, comfortable, faster and has the added benefit of removing unwanted capillaries and stimulating collagen for healthy skin production in the same treatment session.
Skin pigmentation causes.
Pigmentation of the skin results from:
Skin Pigmentation Treatment.
1.Skin pigmentation caused from sun damage responds well to intense pulsed light treatments.
Freckles, sun spots, liver spots and age spots are the names commonly used.
Intense pulsed light creates a more even skin colour by
gently and progressively fading hated pigmentation marks, so you:
2. Melasma can respond to intense pulsed light when it is used in combination with pigmentation lightening products.
3. Most birthmarks respond well to Intense pulsed light providing an affordable, painless treatment to assist in fading.
4. Hyper pigmentation should never be treated with lasers or intense pulsed light because it will make the skin pigment worse. Prescription lightening agents can provide assistance.
Do you want your skin pigmentation diagnosed to find out your treatment options?
Call us for a free consultation to find out how to get rid of your unwanted skin pigmentation.
Kimberley Sargent responded on 28 Sep 2008 at 2:50 pm #
Hi =)
I have skin pigmentation over my body as a result from eczema.
I am wanting to know some information about the procedure, and the approximate cost.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Kimberley Sargnet
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 04 Oct 2008 at 4:34 pm #
Hi Kimberley the skin pigmentation that results from eczema is a post inflammatory type of hyper pigmentation and does should not be treated with IPL. In fact IPL can worsen this type of skin pigmentation. regards Jo
Kim Subota responded on 26 Nov 2008 at 12:22 pm #
Hello
I have white patches on my legs and arms and wonder can you help? There are also quite a few moles on my body!
Thank You
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 Nov 2008 at 6:00 am #
Hi Kim,
We do not specifically deal with this, but more treatment of skin pigmentation from sun damage. The best thing is to see you GP they will diagnose the cause of the white patches and if they cannot treat will be able to refer you to a dermatologist.
Regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
Frieda Hani responded on 02 Feb 2009 at 12:12 am #
I have dark pigmentation areas on my neck due to sun damage. If this is the correct treatment for me, do I need a doctors referral to be able to claim any of the procedure back from my private health fund, or is this treatment covered in any way by a health fund.
Mitch responded on 11 Feb 2009 at 6:34 pm #
Hi, i have skin pigmentation white spots across my chest and is currently spearding over my neck/back.
what can i do to get rid of it?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 16 Feb 2009 at 4:48 pm #
Hi Mitch the skin pigmentation spots your are describing are usually due to a particular type of fungal infection, however there are other causes for this and the best thing is to see your GP who can organize skin scrapings or other tests appropriate to diagnose and then treatment can be advise. I hope this has been of help.
regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
Ronnie Smith responded on 04 Mar 2009 at 12:47 pm #
I had chemo and radiation treatment 3 years ago. I possibly is going into menopause. I noticed light pigmentation on my face which look like map! What treatment will be appropriate and will the cost be covered by medibank?
Thank you.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 08 Mar 2009 at 11:54 am #
Hi Ronnie, I would need to see you for a consultation to assess what is going on. It would probably be best to book in for a medical consultation with me (this costs $50 and is claimable on medicare) I would need to look at the pigmentation as well as go through a full history to be able to diagnose and advise treatment of the pigmentation. Call us on 33504625 to book a medical consultation with me.
regards Jo
Karen responded on 13 Mar 2009 at 8:42 am #
Hi,
I have a large area of dark skin along the edge of my upper lip. I was wondering what can be done about this. I believe it is due to sun damage. I this technique suitable for the facila area.
Regards Karen
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 17 Mar 2009 at 5:45 pm #
Hi Karen, we would really need to see you to diagnose what type of skin pigmentation it is before we could advise on treatment. If it is confined to the upper lip it may be melasma, in which case the Intense pulsed light treatment is not advised. If you come in and see us we will diagnose what is causing the pigmentation and be able to advise what is the best treatment course. Call us on 33504625 to book a free assessment consultation at the outset. regards Jo
Tanya responded on 29 Mar 2009 at 3:12 pm #
I’m only 27, and have large Melasma patches under each eye and some on my upper lip. I am currently on the progesterone only pill and have considered stopping as I hear this causes Melasms? I am interested in finding out other alternitives to getting rid of these patches. I wondered is this treatment covered at all by Medicare or private health insurance?
Thank-you
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 02 Apr 2009 at 11:04 am #
Hi Tanya, the treatment of melasma is very difficult and to achieve lightening often requires combinations of treatments including prescription treatments. The best thing is to book a Medical consultation with me because we will need to have prescriptions. This costs $73 but you will get all but $12 of this back on Medicare. regards Jo
J Bord responded on 09 Jun 2009 at 9:50 am #
Hi,
I have vitiligo spot on the corner of lips. Ive had PUVA and PUVB treatment and pigment transplant but all to no success. Im still brown with a white spot. Will a permanent makeup be appropriate for me? Thanks.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 10 Jun 2009 at 4:21 pm #
You would need to come and see our Cosmetic Tattooist Vicky Berrigan to say for sure if the permanent makeup would help with vitiligo as she is the expert, but I would say that it would definitely be of help. Vicky does free assessments and there is no obligation with this so call us on 33505447 to book a free consultation at the outset.
regards Jo