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Skin Pigmentation and Age Spots: Causes and Treatments

Let’s focus on . Sometimes 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 prevent this from occurring. But if it’s too late and you already have skin, then we can still help you with our treatments. 


If you are 45 years plus and with your skin 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 how this process occurs, and why it in the of skin cases. We also how to get rid of existing skin using a range of clinically proven non-surgical treatments. 


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


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


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


However, the sun is not the only cause of . If have inflammatory skin like spot breakouts or acne, can also occur. Hyperpigmentation can also occur during when hormonal changes can take their toll on the skin. A condition called melasma is a common condition during . It causes dark, discoloured 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 like stress and increased 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 sunblock and sun safety methods.


occurs 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 deposits across the face. These can occur as large brown of skin, darkened or very dark spots in certain areas of the face. Many are most about the appearance of skin pigmentation across the face because it is often the most obvious area, and an area that is most vulnerable to .


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


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


Moxi Laser is an advanced non-ablative fractionated laser treatment that effectively addresses skin pigmentation issues. By creating micro-coagulation zones within the skin, Moxi stimulates collagen and promotes skin renewal, resulting in a more even and complexion. This gentle treatment is ideal for sun damage, , and , making it a choice for those looking to rejuvenate their skin with minimal downtime. For results, it is recommended to have 3-4 . Each session lasts 8-10 minutes, and patients can expect smoother, clearer skin with a glow.


IPL is highly at lightening and removing pigmentation. This treatment is ideal for age spots and improving skin quality for facial and . The IPL technology will create clearer, smoother looking skin. After a series of treatments, you will see a significant in unwanted . Use the treatment across the face neck, décolletage arms and hands. A cold gel is applied to the area first before the IPL is gently applied. We then transmit pulses of light, which can cause a slightly sensation. But we can apply an cream pre-treatment to this if needed. 1 to 3 about 3 weeks apart are the norm to provide excellent 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 lightening ingredient (Hydroquinone) and is one of the most efficacious skincare ranges on the market. Used together with a high factor sunscreen, this programme greatly cellular skin function, the signs of premature ageing, reduces future photodamage, helps skin look and act younger and healthier and https://www.skinfinitybyhibarihan.com) reduces . Our highly experienced will prescribe a specific and adaptable for you, and typically and highly satisfying results within 16 weeks, whilst hand-holding you through a and powerful skin health improvement process.


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


Your will use a anaesthetic to numb the skin, making the procedure more comfortable. It will take approximately 30 minutes for the topical to work and minutes to complete the . 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 subside after 1 to 2 hours, and will normally recover within the same day with only slight the following day. We 2-3 treatments for best results.


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


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



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