Pigment spot removal

Hyperpigmentation on the skin is a very unpleasant phenomenon, because many of us dream of having flawless smooth skin without visible flaws. Whether it is possible to remove pigment spots, whether it is possible to combat such a common defect, and many methods of modern medicine will be discussed in detail in this article.

Methods for removing pigment spots

Let's start with the fact that the appearance of spots on the skin is most often associated with the accumulation of melanin in certain areas of tissue. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance in the body (especially during pregnancy), digestive disorders, liver dysfunction, as well as excessive sunbathing and solarium use.

Age also plays a role: as the body ages, the overall metabolism slows down, and the ability to promptly remove toxic substances that accumulate in limited areas of the skin is lost.

The problem of pigment spots is solvable, it is possible and necessary to fight this phenomenon. There are many folk recipes for treating hyperpigmentation, and a large number of modern medical methods. Professional technologies for removing hyperpigmentation include hardware thermolysis (laser correction of defects), photo exposure (using pulsed photo flashes), mesotherapy (a course of microinjections with vitamin mixtures), as well as all kinds of peeling procedures using laser, chemical, enzymatic and mechanical methods. In a word, it's up to you to decide. And we will try to consider the most popular methods of combating skin spots in detail.

Pigment Spot Removal Device

Hyperpigmentation problems are fully resolved with the help of a special Quantum device. This equipment is superior in its action and efficiency to some other systems for correcting skin defects. During treatment with this device, the affected skin is treated with pulsed light flows, pigmentation seems to dissolve, the skin looks fresher and younger.

The procedure is virtually painless and is performed without the use of painkillers. One time is enough to achieve a lasting effect and forget about the problem for a long time.

The hardware method of removing pigment spots will also get rid of acne, even out your complexion, and remove fine wrinkles.

Slight hyperemia after the procedure is not dangerous and goes away within a few days.

Pigmentation Spot Removal Products

You can remove pigment spots at home, without resorting to the services of clinics and beauty salons, using modern cosmetics: whitening creams, face masks, lotions, exfoliating scrubs and serums. The use of such products requires some caution, since the product that gets on the unpigmented area of the skin can cause significant lightening of the area next to the spot, which looks quite unaesthetic. Whitening cosmetics, as a rule, provide temporary help, the effect does not last long and requires constant use. It is not recommended to stay in the sun for a long time when using such cosmetics, since ultraviolet rays tend to activate the synthesis of melanin, and all attempts to get rid of hyperpigmentation can be in vain.

Cream for removing pigment spots

The appearance of dark spots on the skin, especially in the facial area, is quite an unpleasant moment for women. By the way, there are relatively few cosmetics that really solve this problem. Whitening creams, for the most part, either do not have the desired effect, or help, but not for long. The action of such creams is aimed mainly at blocking the synthesis of melanin in tissues, or at exfoliating the pigmented area of the skin.

When choosing an effective cream that suits you and your skin, you should be careful, applying it first to small pigmented areas, so as not to provoke an allergic reaction, especially with increased skin sensitivity. It is advisable to use whitening cosmetics on cloudy days, or avoid exposure of pigmented areas to sunlight during treatment.

In addition to the active ingredient, more expensive creams usually contain antiallergic, angioprotective agents, and vitamins.

The most common active ingredients in lightening creams are:

• hydroquinone derivatives (block the functional capacity of melanocyte cells; quite toxic substances, such cream requires caution in use);
• melanozyme derivatives (natural substances, effective and completely harmless to the skin);
• deoxyarbutin (plant extract that affects melanosynthesis);
• provitamin A (a powerful antioxidant, inhibits pigment synthesis);
• a substance similar to vitamin A, tretinol (improves skin structure, synthesizes collagen, but can cause irritation and excessive peeling of tissues);
• various surface-acting acids (citric, acetic, malic, etc.).

It is worth noting that the more active ingredients a cream contains, the more effective it is.

American creams such as Lakshma and South Beach Skin Solution are very popular. They can be used on almost any part of the body, including intimate areas. The products are applied in the morning and evening before going to bed, on clean and dry skin, gently rubbing into the desired area until maximum absorption. The result will appear in 15-20 days, but to consolidate the result, it is advisable to continue the treatment for 2-3 months. The cream can get rid of not only spots, but also small scars or traces of injuries and burns.

Elure cosmetics also have an active whitening effect, including a non-aggressive but effective substance called melanozyme. Such cosmetics are used in several stages, depending on the stage of the process, so the cream is available in several containers used in order. Thanks to the gentle action of this product, the skin is cleansed and acquires a well-groomed appearance. After using lightening cosmetics, it is recommended to apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 units to the pigmented area, so as not to provoke additional synthesis of melanin by ultraviolet light.

Bleaching creams can be used not only to treat spots, but also to prevent hyperpigmentation. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women are contraindicated to use such products.

Elos method

Perhaps the most gentle of modern methods of hyperpigmentation removal is the Elos method. It is a process of selective coagulation of epithelial cells that have a higher percentage of brown pigment.

Elos is a combination of laser and radiofrequency technologies, so this method works on different types of pigment spots, with varying degrees of saturation and size. The duration of such a procedure can vary from 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the scale of the process. To completely get rid of unwanted spots, you will have to repeat the session several times, and each time the face will be cleaner and fresher. However, it is necessary to remember that specialists strongly advise against the use of bleaching techniques during pregnancy and breastfeeding, during exacerbation of infectious diseases, diabetes, skin pathologies in the treated area, as well as with increased skin sensitivity and a tendency to keloid tissue growth.

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Laser removal of pigment spots

This well-known method of getting rid of hyperpigmentation is a light wave radiation of a certain strength, distributed by a semiconductor laser. The substance melanin is highly sensitive to the effects of laser radiation, so the pigment becomes significantly lighter over time, up to its complete disappearance.

Laser removal of pigment spots does not require special preparation, the procedure is slightly painful and does not cause much discomfort. The sensations are individual, depending on the sensitivity of the patient's skin. Laser treatment is carried out in 3-4 stages (treatment with small crystals under pressure, point crushing of melanocytes), one stage per month. The rays exfoliate pigmented skin, so some time after the procedure, slight swelling and redness may be observed, completely disappearing within a week.

If the damage is deep, it is recommended to increase the number of laser treatments to achieve final removal of the pigment. In addition, the laser significantly improves the general condition of the skin, rejuvenates and improves its tone. Before and after the procedure, it is necessary to protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays.

The main advantages of using the laser method:

• low risk of infection at the site of exposure;
• absence of tissue integrity violations;
• the possibility of using the method on any skin type;
• no tissue scarring after the procedure;
• low pain;
• noticeable effectiveness of the method;
• no rehabilitation period;
• if the pigment is located superficially, one procedure may be sufficient;
• The length of the laser waves is calculated individually for each patient so as not to damage nearby tissues.

To consolidate the result after laser therapy, the specialist who performed the procedure may recommend the use of additional creams, masks, and peeling technologies. Many consider the use of lightening cosmetics after such procedures mandatory. To prevent the reappearance of pigment spots, it is recommended to protect the skin from exposure to sunlight, not to sunbathe, and not to use a solarium.

The laser method will make your skin smooth, clear, fresh and significantly younger.

Removing pigment spots with a flash

Removing pigment spots with a photo flash is an equally effective method based on the pulsed action of a directed beam of light that does not emit ultraviolet radiation. The effect of the photo flash is extremely soft and comfortable, only the superficial layers of the skin are involved in the process, so tissue damage is minimal. Pulsed luminescence promotes the production of additional doses of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin in the skin, which has a beneficial effect on the complexion and allows you to remove fine wrinkles, producing a rejuvenating effect.

To completely get rid of pigmentation, it is necessary to carry out approximately 6 procedures, depending on the saturation and size of the spot being removed. The rehabilitation period after the procedure is short and is tolerated by patients quite well.

Removal of pigment spots with nitrogen

Removal of pigment spots with liquid nitrogen is a local effect on tissues affected by melanin by a cold method of direct contact with an extremely cooled substance. The contact leads to the destruction of the tissue layer and local intercellular interaction.

For this procedure, a thin or wide applicator with a soft absorbent end is used, which is immersed in liquid nitrogen for a while and then quickly applied to the area of skin being treated. Pigmented tissues die and soon peel off, revealing clean and healthy skin. 1-2 procedures are carried out depending on the severity of the hyperpigmentation process.

The skin is restored and acquires a healthy appearance within 2 weeks.

Removing pigment spots with folk remedies

You can try to remove pigment spots using folk remedies. These are, first of all, procedures aimed at lightening the desired areas of the skin.

The most common remedy is lemon juice, which is diluted with water and used as a lotion. You can simply wipe the affected areas of the skin with a small lemon wedge. In order to lighten the pigment, sour cream, whey, and thin slices of fresh cucumber are also used.

The well-known whitening agent, hydroperite, or hydrogen peroxide, is actively used both as a separate agent and in combination with cucumber pulp, cottage cheese, coffee grounds, and cosmetic clay.

An excellent remedy for removing and preventing spots are herbal decoctions. For these purposes, brew parsley, dandelion, milkweed, and strawberry leaves at a rate of 3 tablespoons of leaves per glass of boiling water. Wipe your face with this decoction, or apply it as a compress to the desired area of skin.

We present to your attention several popular folk recipes:

• yeast peeling - dry yeast is diluted in half with lemon juice and applied to cleansed skin for 15-20 minutes, washed off with warm water;
• almond peeling - 50 grams of steamed and ground almonds mixed with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and the same amount of boiled water, apply to the skin for 15 minutes, use twice a week;
• milk compress – combine three tablespoons of homemade milk with one tablespoon of alcohol, apply to the pigmented area for 15-20 minutes;
• cottage cheese mask – mix a tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese with 10 drops of ammonia solution and 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide, apply for 15 minutes;
• compress with lemon and honey – mix 1 tablespoon of honey with the juice of half a lemon, apply to the desired area of skin for 20 minutes;
• mask made from cosmetic clay – regular pharmacy cosmetic clay is mixed with half a teaspoon of soda, a few drops of boric alcohol and talc;
• vitamin mask – mix a tablespoon of currants ground in a blender with a spoonful of honey, cover the skin areas for 30 minutes;
• parsley mask – parsley root and greens ground in a blender in a 1:1 ratio, apply to the pigmented area for 25-30 minutes.

Folk remedies are usually effective if used regularly.

Mask for removing pigment spots

Various face masks are extremely popular. For example, a mask made from grapefruit pulp, a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and camphor oil, ground almonds with lemon juice.

A mask of finely chopped parsley with kefir has a good effect. In general, sour milk is great for skin whitening procedures, especially in combination with sour berries, unsweetened apples, and starchy root vegetables.

Masks are applied for at least half an hour, during which time it is advisable to lie down, turn on light music and completely relax. After removing the mixture from the skin surface, a nourishing cream should be applied to the face. The duration of the course of treatment is about 1-2 months. Then it is advisable to repeat the procedure periodically for preventive purposes.

Removal of age spots

Age spots appear in old age, most often affecting the temporal areas, nasolabial triangle, and dorsal surfaces of the hands.

The most common manifestation of such spots is considered to be senile lentigo, pale brown pigmentation that appears as a result of age-related changes, deterioration of general metabolism, and slowing down of the processes of removing toxic substances from the body.

Removal of age pigment spots is performed by conservative methods using keratolytic creams and vitamin complexes, as well as any existing hardware technologies.

Before resorting to the removal of age-related hyperpigmentation, it is imperative to exclude the possibility of a malignant nature of skin lesions and prevent the degeneration of healthy tissues. Therefore, hardware techniques must be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.

Removal of pigment spots on the face

The most common manifestation of pigment spots on the face are freckles - light brown spots of varying sizes, often small. Freckle pigmentation begins in childhood and has a certain cyclicity: in the spring, the manifestations are more noticeable, since under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the pigment melanin is activated. In winter, the spots appear less.

Scientists explain the appearance of freckles by the presence of a hereditary predisposition.

Getting rid of the symptoms of hyperpigmentation on the face is carried out using the same methods as on any other part of the body.

Removing pigment spots on hands

The appearance of pigment spots on the hands is often associated with previously occurring inflammatory processes in the tissues, microtraumas, small burns of the superficial layers of the skin. The cause may also be prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, pathology of the vascular system (especially in old age).

The easiest way to get rid of hyperpigmentation on your hands is to visit a beauty salon or a special clinic. However, if you have enough patience, you can remove the spots with home remedies, using compresses or skin masks.

You can buy white clay at the pharmacy, dilute it with water to the consistency of sour cream, add a few drops of lemon juice and apply to the pigmented area of the skin. Cover the mask with cellophane on top to prevent the mixture from drying out quickly. Wash off after 20 minutes, you can repeat after 2-3 days.

Another good remedy is zinc ointment, it is used 2 times a day every day. The result is quite fast and long-lasting.

Removal of pigment spots on the body

Pigment spots on the body are most often located in the area of the back, shins, genitals. Nowadays, many traditional medicine methods and folk recipes are known that are aimed at combating hyperpigmentation.

Before choosing a method to get rid of spots on the body, it is important to find out the reason for their appearance. This may be an external factor (burns, injuries, frostbite), as well as some diseases of internal organs. If there are provoking diseases, you must first visit a therapist and undergo appropriate treatment, and only then begin to remove the foci of pigmentation. If this is not done, the spots will appear again, and all subsequent attempts to get rid of them will be unsuccessful.

Price of pigmentation removal

The cost of removing pigment spots directly depends on the severity of the spot, its size and depth of damage, origin and structure. Let's consider approximate prices for the main methods of removing hyperpigmentation:

• superficial chemical peeling of the face, décolleté, upper limbs – from $30 to $60;
• medium surface peeling – from $100;
• deep peeling – from $150;
• facial mesotherapy – from $50 to $100;
• facial mesotherapy + décolleté area – from $80 to $135;
• Elos removal of facial pigmentation – from $100;
• Elos removal of one spot on the face – from $25;
• Elos procedure for the hands – from $80;
• phototherapy for hyperpigmentation – from $5 per flash.

When using various methods of pain relief at the patient’s request, the latter are paid for additionally.

Reviews on pigmentation removal

Reviews of the use of hardware technologies for removing pigment spots are mostly favorable. The positive aspects include the speed, effectiveness, and relative painlessness of the procedures, and the absence of cicatricial changes in the skin after healing. However, with deep damage to the inner layers of the skin, the chosen method will need to be repeated after some time, so in some cases it is worth stocking up on patience and, unfortunately, additional financial resources.

You can choose a less expensive method of depigmentation - treatment with folk recipes. However, the duration of the treatment, the lack of a lasting result often forces you to turn to specialists, cosmetology centers and clinics. In this case, folk remedies are best used to prevent relapses of hyperpigmentation.

Modern medicine offers a sufficient number of ways to treat excessive tissue pigmentation. There are many different technologies, the main thing is to choose the right one that suits you. It is important to approach the issue comprehensively, and then the removal of pigment spots will bring the expected result.