A common, usually harmless condition which affects the face, typically patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin. This occurs when the melanocyte cells produce too much pigment.
Common types of pigmentation
- Freckles or Ephelides are the most common type of pigmentation.
- Solar lentigines are also referred to as liver spots or sun spots.
- Melasma or Chloasma is often related to hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is usually the result of injury or inflammation of the skin.
How Razor2Laser can help you with your pigmentation
All Clients will require a consultation and a patch test for the following reasons.
- To explain the procedure /treatment regime and theory of the treatment
- Explain the possibility of side effects
- Establish the client’s skin types
- Discuss the cost of treatment and how many treatments are required
- Discuss clients expectations
- Take photographs for before and after treatment comparisons.
- Allows the practitioner to determine treatment parameters
What machine do you treat it with?
At Rejuvenate Horsham Clinic, we use the 3 JUVE IPL machine manufactured by a leading UK laser company Lynton Lasers.
IPL machines are recognised in the Aesthetic industry as leaders in treating facial skin conditions because IPL machines can use different wavelengths to target various skin lesions.
The 3 JUVE has 2 technologies.
The Remodel uses Radiofrequency to stimulate fibroblast cells to produce new collagen and elastin, which improves skin laxity resulting in a tighter, firmer appearance.
The Rebright: uses an IPL handpiece to treat multiple skin conditions, such as Rosacea, Acne, Pigmentation.
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