Hyperpigmentation Treatments

There are many causes of excess brown pigment in the skin including age spots, freckles, melasma and persistent darkening of the skin after inflammation or injury of the skin (PIPA).

Muliple modalities may be used to help remove the superficial layers of pigment.  It is very difficult to remove the deeper layers.  This will happen over time.

If possible, remove the cause of the hyperpigmentation and use optimal photoprotection as the sun intensifies pigment on the skin.

Sunblocks help to block the sun that darkens the spots.  Bleaching agents such as hydroquinone and other botanical agents help to lighten the pigment.  Retinoids help by blocking pigment transfer to the upper layers of the skin where they are visible.  Finally, the Obagi Skin Care System includes all these factors to minimize age spots and concurrent sun damage.

Treatment Options

Procedures

• Chemical Peel
• Crystal-Free Microdermabrasion
• Laser Skin Peels
• BBL Photo Rejuvenation
• Profractional

Products

• Daily sun block
• Bleaching agents
• Retinoids
• Obagi