Is hyperpigmentation ruining your otherwise clear complexion?  Laser treatment is a super effective way to fade those dark spots fast.  Lasers are used to treat a range of skin concerns, including hyperpigmentation.  But how long do laser treatments for hyperpigmentation take.

What is hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation refers to dark spots or patches on the skin that are the result of a build-up of melanocytes in the skin.  Melanocytes are cells that contain melanin, which is the dark pigment that gives skin its color.  Sun spots, age spots, melasma, and freckles are common forms of hyperpigmentation.  

What causes hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is often caused by excess sun exposure.  Too much sun triggers the production of melanin.

How lasers treat hyperpigmentation

Lasers use high beams of laser light to shatter the pigments below the skin that create the dark spots.

How Long Do Laser Treatments For Hyperpigmentation Take?

A typical laser treatment for hyperpigmentation can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes.  The length of the treatment varies depending on the technology being used, and the size of the area being treated.    

The CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser is often used for hyperpigmentation.  The laser works by removing the outer layer of skin, and stimulating new skin beneath the surface.  Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.

Fractional Radiofrequency (RF) lasers are also used for hyperpigmentation.   The laser delivers intense pulses of energy that target the dark pigment in the skin. It also causes a thermal reaction within the dermis, which stimulates the production of collagen. 

Are you interested in laser treatment for hyperpigmentation?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Philadelphia, PA area, The Pennsylvania Centre for Plastic Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.drbrenman.com, or by calling (267) 214-5061.