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Skin Pigmentation and Age Spots: Causes and Treatments

Let’ on hyperpigmentation. called age spots or liver spots, or as the French call it ‘les des cemitiere’ or Cemetery Medals, these dark areas of the skin can make us feel aged and . Thankfully, in most cases, you can this pigmentation from . But if it’s too late and you have hyperpigmentated skin, then we can still help you with our . 

If you are 45 years plus and unhappy with your skin quality and condition, it is probably due to damage caused over time by the sun, known as ‘Photo damage’ or ‘Photo ageing’. In this article, we explain how this process occurs, and why it results in the of skin pigmentation cases. We also how to get rid of existing skin using a range of proven . 

Skin is one of the most signs of skin ageing. Pigmentation and are all to long term sun damage, excessive or sunbed use, or even simply just not using a high enough SPF sunscreen daily. All of these actions can have a dramatic effect on the way we age, old skin and impacting our skin health.

Photoageing is preventable. As an environmentally induced condition, it compromises the natural structure and function of our skin. However, we are all predestined to the effects of as we are all exposed to the sun every day. through our office window or driving a car, even on a cloudy day at any time of year, the damaging UVA and UVB rays are constantly through glass and clouds, subsequently damaging our skin. Consider a continuum; one end of this line is a tan or worse sunburn! At the other end, skin cancer! However, we can limit this damage and quite subtly or reverse the signs of ageing.

refers to of skin that have become darker in colour than normal, healthy skin. Some forms of hyperpigmentation, like freckles, do not any . But in some instances, spots or patches of skin can become very dark when to the rest of the skin. This unbalanced darkening often occurs there is an excess of melanin, our skin’s natural sun mechanism, which forms in the skin to protect it against the sun’s harmful rays.

However, the sun is not the only cause of hyperpigmentation. If have suffered inflammatory skin like spot breakouts or acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can also occur. Hyperpigmentation can also occur during pregnancy when can take their toll on the skin. A condition called melasma is a common during pregnancy. It causes dark, patches to appear across the skin, and men can sometimes get it too, although this isn’t common. It isn’t clear what causes this condition, but factors like stress and sun have been as potential causes.

Although most of the sun damage to our skin has been done well before we are aware of it, it’s not too late to correct some of this damage and prevent further damage by using standard correct sunblock and sun safety methods.

occurs commonly across the face, as this is the area that is most to the sun. When spend a long time in the sunlight, UV radiation from the sun can cause the skin to defend itself against the radiation by melanin deposits across the face. These can occur as large brown patches of skin, darkened freckles or very dark spots in certain areas of the face. Many are most about reducing the of skin across the face because it is often the most area, and an area that is most vulnerable to .

A common symptom of hyperpigmented skin is age spots. Also known as liver spots, they happen after to UV light. They usually appear as unsightly and ageing brown spots that appear across the face and hands, but they can also show up on the neck, and arms (the areas that get the most sun exposure). These spots can look like anything from light brown freckles to large varying degrees of dark brown . They can appear at any time during adulthood, although they are most common in patients over 50.

With recent advances in aesthetic medicine, most types of skin pigmentation are . We can do a lot to help improve the signs of ageing to improve the overall texture and quality of the skin. Our non-surgical treatments can rapidly improve damage that has already taken place and prevent any further damage from happening:

Moxi Laser is an non-ablative fractionated laser that addresses skin issues. By micro-coagulation zones within the skin, Moxi stimulates collagen production and skin renewal, resulting in a more even and . This gentle treatment is ideal for targeting sun damage, , and , making it a popular choice for those looking to rejuvenate their skin with minimal . For results, it is to have 3-4 sessions. Each typically lasts 8-10 minutes, and can expect smoother, skin with a glow.

IPL is highly at lightening and removing . This treatment is ideal for age spots and improving skin for facial imperfections and . The IPL technology will create clearer, smoother looking skin. After a series of treatments, you will see a significant reduction in pigmentation. Use the across the face neck, décolletage arms and hands. A cold gel is applied to the area first before the IPL handpiece is gently . We then transmit pulses of light, which can cause a slightly . But we can apply an cream pre-treatment to prevent this if needed. 1 to 3 sessions about 3 weeks apart are the norm to provide long term results. The takes approximately 20 minutes each time.

The Obagi Nu-Derm skincare system is a prescription-strength, physician-dispensed advanced skincare system. Obagi contains the most potent and effective skin ingredient (Hydroquinone) and is one of the most efficacious skincare ranges on the market. Used together with a high factor sunscreen, this greatly improves skin function, the signs of premature ageing, reduces future photodamage, helps skin look and act younger and and . Our highly experienced practitioners will prescribe a specific and for you, and typically achieve visible and highly satisfying results within 16 weeks, whilst you through a dramatic and skin health revolutionising .

therapy is a natural skin and scar repair treatment. The can also significantly improve the appearance brown spots – age spots from sun-damaged skin on the face neck and décolletage. It is also a great for acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This advanced micro-medical skin-needling procedure stimulates the skin to and repair itself naturally and safely. It creates smoother, brighter, healthier and younger-looking skin in the .

Your practitioner will use a anaesthetic to numb the skin, making the more comfortable. It will take approximately 30 minutes for the topical anaesthetic to work and minutes to complete the Genuine Dermaroller therapy. Immediately after, you will look as though you have sunburn and your skin will feel tighter than usual. But this side effect will start to after 1 to 2 hours, and will normally recover within the same day with only slight redness the following day. We recommend 2-3 treatments for best results.

Forever Young BBL is a laser treatment that targets skin and signs of ageing. As one of the world’s most skin rejuvenating lasers, it works by skin renewal. This helps to reduce classic signs of like age spots or in as little as minutes. Using its BroadBand Light (BBL)™ laser, the skin is remodelled on a level to not only even out skin imperfections, but also help the skin to appear more and smooth. and fine lines are also reduced as the laser heat energy contracts proteins in the skin while causing new ones to form. The result is smoother, and clear skin with a more and glow.

The above can only be performed and by one of our highly skilled . We would always recommend a thorough consultation before embarking on any new skincare . For further information on these or any other treatments at The Skin Clinic, fill out our . Alternatively, you can contact our and directly on the .

* experience and results may vary. These are on a number of such as lifestyle, age and medical history.

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