Pigmentation is one of the most common complaints among patients at our clinic and is characterized by dark irregular discoloration of the skin. It can be in the form of melasma, age spots, freckles, uneven skin tone and so on. This condition can cause frustration and lack of self-confidence and may make one look dull and older.
Skin pigmentation can be treated effectively by skin experts like Dr. Rohit Batra, as they provide treatments after proper examination of the skin and identifying factors triggering pigmentation. Achieve bright and even complexion with the best pigmentation removal treatments provided at DermaWorld Skin Clinic by the best skin specialist in India, Dr. Rohit Batra.
The treatment provided at DermaWorld Skin Clinic improve the sun-damaged skin, repair pigmentation concerns, and promote overall skin rejuvenation.
Types of pigmentation
1. Hyperpigmentation - It is darker in appearance in comparison to the rest of the skin color on the face and body. It occurs due to excess melanin production in the body.
2. Hypopigmentation - In this, the skin becomes whiter or paler compared to the rest of the skin and occurs as a result of loss in melanin production.
Hyperpigmentation is a more common concern.
The causative factors for skin hyperpigmentation
Melanin is the pigment that is responsible for providing the natural color to the skin. Pigmentation occurs when the melanin has become abnormally localized and concentrated in a particular area of the skin. This excess production of melanin is caused by excessive sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes due to pregnancy, or using contraceptives. Pigmentation can appear anywhere in the body but specially areas that are exposed to sunlight like the face, shoulders, neck, décolletage, and back of the hands.
Lack of good skincare regimen, harsh chemicals and cosmetics, inadequate sleep, smoking, infection, burns, acne healing, and trauma to the skin can also cause pigmentation.
Treatment for pigmentation
Based on the severity and causative factors, the treatment for pigmentation is provided.
1. Laser toning
This treatment uses a Q-switched laser to remove skin blemishes and lesions. The laser heat precisely targets the pigmented lesions and causes no damage to the surrounding skin. After the treatment, the collagen production is improved, and pigmented spots are lightened over time. Laser toning helps remove all kinds of pigmentation such as sunspots, freckles, age spots, uneven skin tone and even flat birthmarks. The additional advantage is that it involves no scarring or skin damage.
2. Chemical peels
Chemical peels help remove dark pigmentation patches and promote the formation of new skin. This non-invasive treatment helps to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin, and minimal downtime is associated with chemical skin peels. The treatment uses glycolic acid peel, salicylic acid peel, and trichloroacetic peel (TCA) peels etc. to treat superficial, medium-depth, and deeper skin layers.
3. Carbon laser peel
This treatment involves application of liquid carbon and use of laser energy to treat skin concerns like age spots, pigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and help improve overall skin tone. The carbon helps in deep cleansing by removing impurities. Laser targets the dark melanin and also heats the dermis layer to stimulate the collagen production. It is very good for those with oily skin because carbon helps control sebum production as well.
4. Microdermabrasion
This helps treat mild pigmentation, and it also triggers a body healing mechanism that boosts collagen and repairs the skin damage, and improves cell turnover. After this treatment, the new skin appears brighter and smoother.
5. Intense Pulsed Light or Photofacial
This treatment is very much effective in removing age spots, redness, and sunspots. This is the most preferred treatment for people with light skin tone.
6. Depigmentation lotions are applied to inhibit chemical components that produce melanin.
One must avoid sun exposure and always apply sunscreen to protect the skin from UV (UVA+UVB) damage. This helps prevent the skin from further pigmentation problems. To avail the benefits of skin pigmentation treatment in Delhi, please visit DermaWorld Skin Clinic.