When discoloration and other skin tone concerns affect your self-confidence, it’s normal to want effective solutions. With treatments ranging from IPL to different peels, our experts have the knowledge and resources needed to help you clear frustrating hyperpigmentation.
Keep reading to learn how age spots, sun spots, and other forms of discoloration develop. Ready to speak with our team of professionals? Give us a call to discover your most effective hyperpigmentation treatment in Westlake, OH.
What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation forms when melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color, clumps up and creates dark patches across the skin.
Many forms of hyperpigmentation result from unprotected sun exposure. These marks, often referred to as age spots, sun spots, and liver spots, form as the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light speeds up melanin production. Tanning beds can also create this effect.
Melasma is another common form of hyperpigmentation. These brown and blue-gray patches primarily affect fair-skinned individuals, forming across the cheeks, upper lip, and forehead.
Other factors that influence hyperpigmentation include:
- Genetics
- Hormone changes
- Acne
- Skin injuries
- Medications
- Vitamin deficiencies
Our Expert Approach to Hyperpigmentation
If age spots or unwanted freckles cause you feelings of self-consciousness, our experts can help you create a clearer complexion.
When you visit our office for a hyperpigmentation treatment in Westlake, OH, you first sit down with one of our skin specialists for a consultation. Your provider takes this time to get to know you, your skin concerns, and how you want to look after treatment.
During your consultation, your provider also conducts a full examination of your treatment area. This analysis helps them determine the type of hyperpigmentation you’re dealing with and recommend treatments to best suit your needs. They also determine your Fitzpatrick skin type, which helps them match you with the appropriate laser treatments, as not all lasers are appropriate for the different skin types.
From there, you and your provider work together to create your personalized treatment plan. Your plan can include everything from recommended treatments, the frequency at which you should get them done, and additional skin care products that can enhance your results.
Top Hyperpigmentation Treatments
You deserve effective hyperpigmentation options—not one-size-fits-all solutions. Our experts can match your needs with treatments that deliver lasting improvements.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacials target hyperpigmentation with multiple light wavelengths, breaking up clumped pigment with thermal energy. We also use IPL to target rosacea and broken capillaries. This FDA-approved, noninvasive treatment helps you target hyperpigmentation without incisions or a long recovery time.
Chemical peels also target uneven skin tone issues by creating a controlled skin injury. This process kick-starts the body’s natural healing process to replace the dead or damaged skin cells with new, healthy ones.
Other effective hyperpigmentation treatments at The Well Westlake include Pearl, Morpheus8 and Laser Genesis. Your provider can explain how these options enhance your treatment plan during your consultation.
Rejuvenate Your Complexion
When hyperpigmentation distracts from your natural beauty, your confidence and comfort become our top priority. Give our team a call or schedule a consultation online to learn which treatments suit your unique needs.
