Hyperpigmentation Treatment

Hyperpigmentation (or pigmentation) is patches of skin that are darker in colour than our natural skin tone due to increased melanin, such as sunspots, age spots, freckles, and uneven skin tone. The most common areas for hyperpigmentation to develop are the face, neck, décolletage (neckline), shoulders and hands.

As we get older, hyperpigmentation (also referred to as age spots or brown spots) can tend to appear on our skin.

Hyperpigmentation develops as a result of exposure to harmful UVA rays which penetrate deep into the skin. More melanin is produced to help protect the skin against the effects of the sun (such as skin cancers and premature ageing). Typically, the pigmentation does not tend to appear on the surface of the skin until a number of years later and, in some cases, as long as 20 years after the initial damage. This is why pigmentation is associated with ageing and often referred to as ‘age spots’.

In some cases, the onset of hyperpigmentation can come about as a result of hormonal changes from taking the contraceptive pill or during pregnancy.

Regardless of the cause, pigmented lesions can be an aesthetic concern for many people, and can cause a more ‘aged’ look.

Brown Spots

Also known as ‘age spots’. These vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands shoulders and arms (the areas usually most exposed to the sun). Brown/Age spots are very common in adults older than 50.

Melasma

Melasma Melasma is a common skin condition in adults in which light to dark brown or ‘greyish’ pigmentation develops. This mainly affects the face.

Freckles

Freckles are flat, tanned and circular spots that can develop on the skin after repeated exposure to sunlight. These mainly affect the face, hands and arms.

The most common areas for pigmentation to develop is;

• The Face
• Neck
• Décolletage (Neckline)
• Shoulders
• Hands

1. Laser energy delivery:

   The Harmony XL Pro delivers controlled pulses of laser light to the targeted areas of hyperpigmentation.
2. Melanin absorption:

   The melanin in the pigmented spots absorbs the laser energy, causing it to break down into smaller particles.
3. Natural removal:

   The body's natural processes then eliminate the fragmented melanin, resulting in a visible lightening of the hyperpigmented areas

Most patients will require 3–6 sessions, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, for optimal results.

Certain skin types may require a gentler approach (e.g., more sessions at lower settings to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).

A customised treatment plan will be recommended based on skin type and pigmentation severity.

Each session takes approximately 30–45 minutes (depending on the area treated).

1–2 weeks after the first session: Dark spots may temporarily darken before flaking off as the pigmentation breaks down. Skin appears brighter and smoother.

3–6 weeks after multiple sessions: Significant reduction in pigmentation/dark spots. Skin appears more radiant and even.

Long-term results (after full treatment course): Hyperpigmentation is dramatically reduced, skin looks more youthful, even-toned, and refreshed. With proper sun protection and maintenance treatments, results can last 6–12 months or longer.

💡 Results vary based on skin type, severity of pigmentation, and aftercare.

The Artemis uses radio frequency technology to gently and selectively target the different skin layers, accelerating cellular renewal. Learn more about this treatment here.

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Pricing | From £500 per session

Combines cleansing, moisturising and rejuvenation into one technology, to provide the ultimate facial, for all skin types. The Aqua3 is a mesoporation-based treatment that combines the extraordinary cleansing power of water peeling with sequential acids with microdermabrasion and transdermal delivery, to completely rejuvenate the skin from deep within. Learn more about the Aqua3 Microdermabrasion Facial today.

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Pricing | From £150 per session

HydraFacial® has a 6-in-1 process and uses advanced, patented “vortex” technology to deeply cleanse the skin and effectively deliver botanical ingredients. We are able to use a specific hyperpigmentation ‘booster’ in conjunction with the HydraFacial treatment to target and reduce dark spots. Learn more about this treatment here.

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Pricing | From £150 per session

We offer a range of skincare products, including the DrBK SKIN collection. The collection is designed to target all common skin complaints including hyperpigmentation.  The products within the collection best designed to target pigmentation are:

Vitamin C

Cleanse

Renew

Retinol

SPF 50 

If you are unsure which products would be best for you, please book a skin consultation and we will be able to advise you on the best skincare products for your needs and desires.