Hyperpigmentation is a common problem for people with darker skin, and there are many solutions available on the market, from creams and lotions to laser treatment.
The laser Treatment Clinic uses a combination of safe and non-invasive treatments that have been proven to offer fantastic results.
Intense Pulsed Light treatment is very effective at removing any [...]
There are many benefits to being blessed with darker skin, as it tends to age more slowly than paler skin and is less susceptible to damage from the sun. It does, however, present some problems particular to black skin that can cause problems.
When damage to the skin occurs, any change to pigmentation can be very [...]
All hues of skin can present changes to pigmentation after an injury has been sustained. In paler skin, injury or scarring can leave behind a reddening which may or may not fade over time. Black skin can react to damage by producing extra pigmentation, however, leading to a darkening of the skin on and around [...]
The Laser Treatment Clinic offers two types of treatment for improving the appearance of pigmented skin:
Intense Pulsed Light Treatment
IPL pigmentation treatment works by targeting the excess melanin contained in the skin. When applied to the affected areas in very short bursts, the light is absorbed by the darker pigmentation and is heated up. The skin [...]
Many forms of hyperpigmentation are caused by an excessive production of melanin within the skin. Melanin is the pigmentation that gives colour to our eyes, hair and to our skin, and so it follows that when too much is produced, it creates darker patches, requiring pigmentation treatment.
Causes of hyperpigmentation include:
• Sun damage. Melanin is produced when [...]
Hyperpigmentation has various causes, and manifests itself as a discoloured area of skin. The skin becomes darker, and this can affect any area of the body, although the face and back of the hands are often affected. People from different backgrounds can develop hyperpigmentation, with individuals with darker skin being more prone, particularly if they [...]
Microdermabrasion provides a way to rejuvenate skin that can be used to treat various skin complaints from acne scarring to stretch marks. A hand-held device sprays super-fine medical-grade crystals over the skin, removing skin cells, which are then vacuumed away.
Even after the first session, the skin can look noticeably better and smoother. The best results [...]
A study conducted by researchers in America has come to some disconcerting conclusions. The idea was to try and establish whether a person’s facial features could have an effect on the outcome of a job interview.
Mock interviews were staged, using both undergraduate students and experienced managers and recruiters. Some candidates had scarring, acne or some [...]
IPL is used for a variety of treatments, from laser hair removal to pigmentation or tattoo removal. But have you ever wondered how it actually works?
IPL uses a technology that can produce extremely high intensity light for very short periods of time (hence the name Intense Pulsed Light).
In the case of laser hair removal, the [...]
Black skin has the great and enviable advantage of being more resistant to sun damage and the ageing process than lighter skins. It is, however, also more vulnerable to other skin conditions, such as hyper-pigmentation.
Acne, shaving bumps, keloid scars and even everyday scratches can result in noticeable changes in the skin’s pigmentation. As the colour [...]
