Pigment-targeting lasers deliver light that is absorbed by melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour. Depending on the device and settings, treatment aims to break up or remove selected pigment so that dark areas become less noticeable as the skin recovers.
What can it help you address?
Fade selected sun spots or freckles.
Reduce uneven colour from certain pigment conditions.
Plan a course for post-acne dark marks when appropriate.
Who might consider it?
Brown spots that have been examined and diagnosed.
Uneven tone that persists despite suitable skin care.
Pigmentation that needs a plan matched to your skin tone.
Your examination determines suitability; these concerns do not automatically mean you need this procedure.
THE TREATMENT JOURNEY
What happens step by step?
01
Identify the pigment
We start by discussing the pattern, triggers and previous reactions. A changing lesion needs a diagnostic assessment.
02
Choose the approach
The diagnosis, pigment depth and skin tone guide the laser discussion. Melasma may need topical care and sun protection first.
03
Treat and protect
If you proceed, the selected areas are treated with appropriate eye protection, followed by device-specific care.
RESULTS
When might you notice a change?
Lightening is usually judged over weeks rather than immediately. A course may be needed, and pigment can return with triggers such as sun exposure.
COMFORT & RECOVERY
What could recovery involve?
Warmth, redness, temporary darkening or crusting may occur. Burns and lasting darker or lighter patches are possible; darker skin and a history of pigment reactions need careful assessment.
How should you care for the area?
Use daily broad-spectrum sun protection and reduce direct sun exposure.
Avoid picking flakes or restarting irritating actives until your instructions allow.
Discuss new blisters, increasing pain or unexpected colour changes with the treating team.
Follow the written instructions for your exact procedure. Preparation, treatment time and session spacing depend on your selected option.
Laser Pigmentation: common questions
Is laser always the right treatment for melasma?
No. Melasma can worsen after irritation. Diagnosis, sun protection and an appropriate skin-care or prescription plan come before deciding whether laser adds value.
Will one pigment-laser session clear every dark spot?
No. Different pigments respond differently, and repeat treatment may be needed. Agree on the target and review point before starting a course.
Manufacturer information explains the technology or product. It does not confirm local availability or predict your individual result.
START WITH YOUR CONCERN
What should you discuss first?
Tell your clinician when the pigment appeared, whether it changes with sun exposure, and how your skin has reacted to previous lasers. An examination helps distinguish pigment types and assess skin tone.
How do we approach the plan?
We can discuss PicoSure toning, vascular or redness care and pigment-focused combinations from our published menu. A laser is not automatically the first step for melasma; sun protection and topical care may be part of the plan.
What about recovery and travel?
Ask about redness, crusting, pigment darkening or lightening, and when to restart active skin care. Discuss your sun exposure and travel plans before booking.
