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Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation develops when the skin produces excess melanin, leaving behind dark spots, patches, or uneven tone. Sun exposure is the most common trigger, but hormonal shifts, inflammation from acne or injury, and certain medications can also contribute. It appears most often on the face, neck, chest, and hands, and it rarely resolves without treatment. At Admire, we offer non-surgical services designed to break up unwanted pigment and restore a more even complexion. These are the treatments we most frequently recommend for hyperpigmentation. Learn more about each below, or schedule a consultation and we will point you to the right one.
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Types of Hyperpigmentation
Sun Spots & Age Spots
Flat, defined brown spots on the face, hands, and chest, left behind by years of UV exposure.
Melasma
Larger, symmetrical patches across the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip, often triggered by hormones, heat, and sun.
Post-Inflammatory Marks
Dark marks that linger after acne, a rash, a burn, or an injury has healed.
Darkening Freckles
Freckles that multiply and deepen with every summer instead of fading in winter.
Uneven, Patchy Tone
A complexion that looks blotchy or dull rather than one clear, even color.
Chest, Neck & Hands
Pigment that collects where sunscreen is easy to forget and often gives away skin’s age first.
Where to Start
Matching the Treatment to the Pigment
Sun Spots & Age Spots
We often start with NouvaDerm™ Laser Resurfacing or Laser Facials.
Melasma
We take a gentle, gradual approach with Chemical Peels, BioRePeel®, and Medical Grade Facials. Your provider will be cautious with heat-based treatments, which can aggravate melasma.
Acne Marks & Post-Inflammatory Pigment
We often start with Microneedling (SkinPen) or Chemical Peels.
Dull, Uneven Tone
BioRePeel® and Medical Grade Facials brighten and even the complexion with little to no downtime.
Chest, Neck & Hands
NouvaDerm™ Laser Resurfacing treats from head to toe, including the areas that often show pigment first.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Schedule a consultation. Your provider will identify the type of pigment you have and build a plan around it.
Timing & Protection
Keeping Pigment From Coming Back
Why Pigment Returns
The same triggers that created the pigment, including sun, heat, hormones, and inflammation, can bring it back. Treatment fades what is there now. A maintenance plan and good daily habits keep it from rebuilding. Fall and winter are an ideal time to begin, when you spend less time in direct sun and newly treated skin is easier to protect.
Protecting Your Results
Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day, including cloudy days, and reapply when you are outdoors. If you are prone to melasma, a tinted mineral sunscreen adds protection from visible light, which can also darken pigment. Your provider can recommend medical-grade skincare to keep your tone even between treatments.
Your Safety First
When to See a Dermatologist First
Not every dark spot is cosmetic. See a dermatologist before any aesthetic treatment if a spot is new, growing, changing in color or shape, has an irregular border, itches, bleeds, or will not heal. Sudden darkening across large areas of skin can also signal a medical condition worth checking. During your consultation, if anything looks like it needs a closer look, we will tell you.
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