PIGMENTATIONS
Skin prone to pigmentation and how to choose your individual treatment at SATORI Aesthetic Center!
What are Pigmentations?
Skin pigmentation, which refers to the amount of melanin produced by the body, determines skin color. The two main types of melanin—eumelanin and pheomelanin—are produced by melanocytes in the epidermal layer of the skin. Pheomelanin causes lighter skin tones, while eumelanin is responsible for darker skin tones. Human skin pigmentation and melanin synthesis are highly variable and are influenced by genetics, exposure to ultraviolet light, and certain medications.
The physical appearance, psychological health, and social functioning of patients are affected by a significant number of skin diseases that cause pigmentary abnormalities. Hyperpigmentation, in which pigment appears to be iridescent, and hypopigmentation, in which pigment is reduced, are the two main classifications of skin pigmentation. Albinism, melasma, vitiligo, Addison’s disease, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can be caused by eczema, acne vulgaris, and drug interactions, are the most common skin pigmentation disorders in clinical practice.
Why do I have Pigmentations??
Skin pigmentation is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors. Understanding the underlying causes of skin pigmentation will help us understand how to treat and prevent it:
- Genetics: The production of melanin is regulated by genes and hormones. Melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, is more likely to be present in higher concentrations in people with darker skin tones. For example, people with darker skin tones often have higher levels of melanin than those with lighter skin tones.
- Sun: Sun exposure is a common cause of skin pigmentation. The body produces more melanin to protect itself from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. This can make the skin more pigmented to protect it from the sun’s rays.
- Medications: Some medications can cause hyperpigmentation. Some chemotherapy drugs can also cause pigmentation as a side effect.
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy changes hormone levels and can affect melanin production in some women.
- Addison’s disease: A rare endocrine disorder called Addison’s disease can cause hyperpigmentation, which is most evident in sun-exposed areas, such as the face, neck, and hands, and in areas exposed to friction, such as the elbows and knees.
What are the different types of Pigmentations?
There are several types of skin pigmentation, including:
- UV-induced pigmentation: Freckles/uneven skin tone caused by excessive sun exposure, sunburn, not wearing SPF, or not wearing a hat/sunglasses.
- Hormonal pigmentation – melasma: 30% of women have a genetic predisposition to produce excess melanin-stimulating hormone during pregnancy or hormonal contraception.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation – scars from skin injuries, extreme skin treatments, inflammation from acne or cysts, not wearing SPF.
- Solar lentigo: Common pigmentation, especially in people over 40. They are also known as “age spots.”
Treatments for PIGMENTATIONS in SATORI
At SATORI, we offer a variety of treatments to suit each patient’s individual needs. We have a wide range of non-invasive cosmetic, injectable and laser procedures to appropriately treat any skin condition you may have. We recommend a free consultation with our experts to help you choose the right procedure.
Consultation with a Dermatologist
See a dermatologist for a complete diagnosis of the skin problem and treatment advice.
Microneedling with DERMAPEN 4
Microneedling that reduces the look of pigmentations, performed by a medical cosmetologist.
Chemical peel
Chemical peeling of pigmented skin with the Medik8 brand, performed by a medical cosmetologist.
Laser FOTONA Dynamis Nx
Laser treatment of stubborn pigmentation and melasma with the innovative FOTONA laser.
