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Pigmentation & Sun Damage

Targeted treatment for sunspots, age spots, melasma and uneven skin tone.

Understanding Pigmentation

Pigmentation refers to areas where the skin produces excess melanin, appearing as darker patches or spots. In Australia, the main causes are sun exposure, hormonal changes (such as melasma during pregnancy or with oral contraceptives), and post-inflammatory marks left behind by acne or skin injuries.

Different types of pigmentation respond to different treatments. A proper diagnosis from an experienced doctor is essential — what looks like a sunspot may sometimes be an early skin cancer, and treatments that work for sunspots can make melasma worse.

Treatment Options

After a thorough skin assessment, your doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment combination, which may include:

  • Laser treatment — targeted reduction of sunspots, age spots and some forms of pigmentation using long-pulsed laser technology
  • Topical treatments — prescription-strength formulations to address pigmentation at the cellular level, especially helpful for melasma
  • Sun protection guidance — daily broad-spectrum SPF is essential for results to last; without it, pigmentation typically returns

Treatment plans are developed individually based on the type, depth and distribution of pigmentation.

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Realistic Expectations

Pigmentation treatment is typically a series rather than a one-off — most patients see meaningful improvement over 3–6 sessions, with results continuing to develop for weeks afterwards.

Some forms of pigmentation, particularly melasma, are chronic conditions that require ongoing management rather than a one-time cure. Your doctor will be honest about what's realistic for your specific concern, and develop a maintenance plan to help results last.

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