Pigmentation Removal Articles

When suffering from a chronic skin condition such as melasma – a condition that often persists for years – and trying treatment after treatment with little to no improvement is often frustrating and can lead to emotional distress. Underlying hormonal issues and ... read article →

Freckles, age spots, solar lentigines and post-inflammatory discolouration following an acne breakout, all come under the umbrella term of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation can refer to any darkening of the skin and can be instigated by numerous factors. Sun exposure is a leading cause ... read article →

A splash of freckles can be endearing, nevertheless many people with freckles long for skin without pigmentation and find that constantly covering up their freckles becomes a frustrating chore. Freckles appear as small spots of light brown to dark brown pigmentation, typically ... read article →

In our skin clinic we see many clients that suffer from melasma and we see the frustration this condition causes. While melasma poses no medical concerns, it can create anxiety in people that have the condition. We understand that the face creates ... read article →

Just about everywhere you look, flawless skin is promoted – on the TV, in magazines and by our selfie-obsessed society. Having skin pigmentation concerns can have a real impact on a person’s state of mind. Feeling constantly self-conscious is exhausting and can ... read article →

Do you suffer from dark patches of pigmentation on your upper lip, across your nose, cheekbones or jawline or on your forehead? If you answered yes, you may have Melasma. This common but chronic (meaning it can last for many years) skin condition ... read article →

As we age, it’s common to notice areas of darker facial pigmentation, particularly in our sunny climate. You may notice that in Winter it improves slightly, only to return with gusto again in Summer.  Sun exposure is the obvious cause for darker ... read article →

Pigmentation or solar lentigines on the décolletage, or chest area, is a significant problem for many women in Australia. It can be an area that is overlooked when applying sunscreen and the shade from a hat often doesn’t cover it, leaving your ... read article →

Visible signs of ageing doesn’t just refer to fine lines and wrinkles. The more telling signs of ageing are age spots. Also called solar lentigines and liver spots, age spots are flat tan, brown or black spots. They usually appear on the ... read article →

As we age and our years in the sun start to catch up with us, it’s very common for our skin to develop freckles, age spots and an uneven skin tone. These spots of pigmentation can be easily resolved with a variety ... read article →