Melasma
What it looks like: Pigment affecting the cheeks, forehead, upper lip & jawline. More common in women. Common in darker skin ethnicities.
Treatment: Picosecond lasers, chemical peels & medical therapy.
Outcome: 85% of melasma can be treated
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH
What it looks like: Spotty pigment which is darker than the surrounding skin. PIH occurs as a result of inflammation or injury to the skin, such as acne, insect bites, or cuts.
Treatment: Picosecond lasers, chemical peels & pigment correctors
Outcome: Pico lasers accelerate pigment clearance by a factor of ten.
Ethnic skin rejuvenation
Clinical features: Dark pigment affecting the face in Asian, Middle Eastern & Latino skin. Usually a mix of superficial & deep pigmentation.
Treatment: Picosecond lasers, chemical peels & medical therapy.
Outcome: Pigmentation can be effectively & safely removed with the latest lasers.
Freckles
Clinical features: Pigment affecting the cheeks, nose, chest & decolletage areas. More common in lighter skin types, but not infrequently seen in Asians.
Treatment: Lasers, chemical peels & skincare.
Outcome: Freckles can be treated within 1-2 sessions.
Dark circles
Clinical features: Dark circles often appear under the eyes. They can make you look tired & are common cosmetic concerns. They are due to genetics, allergies, age & lack of sleep.
Treatment: skin care, lasers & dermal fillers
Outcome: most forms of dark circles can be improved. Treatment depends on the cause.
Age spots
Clinical features: Patches of pigmentation due to age & UV exposure. Occurs on the face, chest & decolletage areas.
Treatment: Fractional & pico lasers, chemical peels, skin care
Outcome: Complete removal in 1-2 sessions using advanced lasers
Hori
Clinical features: Grey or brown patches on both cheeks around the eye area. Hori nevus are more common in Asian women in their 30s to 50s.
Treatment: Picosecond lasers & dermal toning lasers.
Outcome: Hori can be effectively treated with lasers. Clearance is permanent.
Dark Armpits
Clinical features: Dark patches in the underarm/armpit areas, more common in ethnic patients.
Treatment: Anti-inflammatories & pico lasers.
Outcome: Identifying the source of inflammation is the first step.
Ota
Clinical features: Deep pigmentation around the eyes, common in Asian females.
Treatment: Pico laser.
Outcome: Excellent predictable results using Picosure laser.
Dermal melasma
Clinical features:Deep pigmentation on the cheeks, temples & forehead.
Treatment: Medical therapy & pico lasers.
Outcome:Variable, often takes months to years to treat.
DPN Dermatosis papulosa nigra
Clinical features: Tiny skin tags, dots & spots on the face & neck in darker skin types.
Treatment: Lasers & minor surgery.
Outcome: Up to 95% clearance without scarring in one session.
Perioral pigmentation
Outcome: Pico lasers can lighten in most cases.
Mole removal
What it looks like: Moles can be flat or raised, skin coloured or pigmented. They increase in size & number with age (until mid 30s).
Treatment: Lasers can be effective, however they are only performed in darker skin types.
Outcome: Can be moderately successful in some, but not all cases. Scarring is minimal with lasers.
Iron infusion stains
Outcome: Expect 4-15 sessions, spanning 6 to 24 months.
Skin Lightening
Clinical features: Uneven skin tone & darkening of face/body
Treatment: Laser, skin care, supplements.
Outcome: 1-2 shades lighter with combination therapy
Riehl’s Melanosis
Outcome: 5-10 sessions are required over the course of 6 to 14 months.
