Uneven Pigmentation & Discoloration
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Select treatments based on your skin needs—not trends.
Pigmentation & Discoloration Treatments
Select treatments based on your skin needs—not trends.
Understanding Pigmentation
Understanding Pigmentation
What Uneven Pigmentation Is
Uneven pigmentation occurs when melanin—the pigment that gives skin its color—is unevenly distributed, creating areas of discoloration that appear darker than the surrounding skin.
Pigmentation varies by depth, which affects how it responds to treatment.
Surface-Level Pigmentation
This type of pigment is located in the upper layers of the skin. It typically responds more quickly to treatment.
Common examples include:
- Sun Spots
- Freckles
- Post-acne dark marks
This type of pigmentation is often treated with exfoliation and resurfacing treatments.
Deeper Pigmentation
This type of pigment is located deeper in the skin, making it more persistent and slower to fade.
Common examples include:
- Melasma
- Long-standing sun damage
- Deeper dark patches
This type of pigment typically responds best to advanced laser-based treatments designed to target deeper melanin while protecting the surrounding skin.
Causes of Pigmentation
Excess Melanin Production
Excess Melanin Production
Melanin is produced to protect the skin, but when signals are overactive, pigment can accumulate unevenly.
Common triggers include:
- UV exposure
- Heat
- Hormonal fluctuations
When excess melanin is produced repeatedly, pigment can build up faster than the skin is able to naturally shed it.
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Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Any form of skin inflammation can trigger excess melanin production as the skin heals, leading to lingering dark marks after the original issue resolves.
Common triggers include:
- Acne breakouts
- Irritation or skin injury
- Aggressive products or treatments
Once inflammation is controlled, this type of pigmentation typically resolves with treatments that support skin recovery, encourage healthy cell turnover, and promote more even pigment distribution over time.
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Hormones & Cumulative Sun Exposure
Hormones & Cumulative Sun Exposure
Hormonal changes can overstimulate pigment-producing cells, while repeated sun exposure compounds pigment over time.
Common triggers include:
- Pregnancy or birth control use
- Melasma
- Unprotected sun exposure, especially long-term
Sustained inflammation increases the risk of deeper breakouts and delays the skin’s ability to heal properly.
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Excess Melanin Production
Excess Melanin Production
Melanin is produced to protect the skin, but when signals are overactive, pigment can accumulate unevenly.
Common triggers include:
- UV exposure
- Heat
- Hormonal fluctuations
When excess melanin is produced repeatedly, pigment can build up faster than the skin is able to naturally shed it.
Services That Can Help
Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Any form of skin inflammation can trigger excess melanin production as the skin heals, leading to lingering dark marks after the original issue resolves.
Common triggers include:
- Acne breakouts
- Irritation or skin injury
- Aggressive products or treatments
Once inflammation is controlled, this type of pigmentation typically resolves with treatments that support skin recovery, encourage healthy cell turnover, and promote more even pigment distribution over time.
Services That Can Help
Hormones & Cumulative Sun Exposure
Hormones & Cumulative Sun Exposure
Hormonal changes can overstimulate pigment-producing cells, while repeated sun exposure compounds pigment over time.
Common triggers include:
- Pregnancy or birth control use
- Melasma
- Unprotected sun exposure, especially long-term
Sustained inflammation increases the risk of deeper breakouts and delays the skin’s ability to heal properly.
Services That Can Help
Results You Can See
Personalize your treatments with ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust as needed.
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Sadie L.
Fractional CO2 Laser
2 Sessions
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Adam.
SpotBeam Treatment
2 Sessions
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Lauren C.
DiamondGlow Facial
1 Treatment
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Lexi H.
Microneedling Treatment
3 sessions
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