Sun spots, liver spots, freckles and other unwanted pigmentation are often associated with skin ageing and over exposure to the sun or sunbeds. From the age of about 40 the skin is less able to regenerate from sun exposure and age spots start to appear. Generally these age spots pose no health risk, however they can be unsightly and create a patchy, less youthful appearance. Freckling and age spots are successfully lightened or removed with Laser or Intense Pulse Light.
Not all pigmentation concerns are as a result of sun exposure and some people are born with pigmented birthmarks or may have melasma, a skin pigmentation condition often associated with pregnancy or hormones.
IPL Pigmentation Removal
IPL or Intense Pulse Light skin rejuvenation and pigment removal treatment is a relatively quick and easy procedure. Age spots and freckles can be lightened or removed in as little as one to three treatment sessions. The light targets areas of excess pigment safely breaking down the excess melanin. The sun spots or freckles darken a few days after treatment and then the excess melanin sheds naturally away.
Treatment is suitable for you if:
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You want a more even skin tone
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You want to reduce areas of excess freckling
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You want to target a specific age spot
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Remove sun damage pigmentation
Common Questions
How does Intense Pulse Light Work?
The Intense Pulse Light System releases short pulses of filtered light that is readily absorbed by the high concentration of melanin found within freckles, sun spots or liver spots. The rapid absorption of light energy heats the melanin and eradicates the melanin-rich cells.
Am I suitable for treatment?
Most people are suitable for treatment except for very dark skinned or tanned individuals. However, large, raised and dark pigmentation cannot be treated and may need to be assessed by our Medical Advisor. Dark moles should not be treated nor would we advise IPL for melasma as this would be better suited to fractional laser.
What does treatment feel like?
Treatment is mildly uncomfortable and a warm, tingling sensation not unlike sunburn is experienced afterwards.
What will I look like after treatment?
The skin may be slightly red and the pigment marks will darken and may appear more obvious before they fade away.
Are there any side effects?
Most people experience little more than slight reddening and possibly mild swelling, which usually disappear within hours to a couple of days. Very rarely a small blister may form or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin can occur.
Most common areas that are treated include face, chest, arms, hands.
Price varies depending on size of area to be treated.
From £75 for a small area.
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BOOK IN FOR A FREE CONSULTTION SO THAT WE CAN ASSESS YOUR SKIN PRIOR TO PUTTING TOGETHER A TREATMENT PLAN.
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Other treatments used for pigmentation concerns include:
Chemical Peels
SkinPen Microneedling
Nd Yag Laser
Fractional Laser
Skincare Products
Home Use Products
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What causes hyperpigmentation?
Skin hyperpigmentation is caused by abnormal production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour, and a consequence of uncontrolled, localised overproduction of melanin inside the melanocyte, which causes irregular skin colouration and dark spots. Numerous external and internal factors can cause hyper pigmentation:
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Genetic Tendency
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Sun Exposure
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Inflammation
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Hormonal Changes
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Ageing
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Exposure to Chemicals
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Photosensitising medication
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