Pigmentation Treatment

Targeted pigmentation treatment using Pico Laser for surface pigmentation and Morpheus8 RF microneedling for deeper melanin deposits, addressing freckles, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Pigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns in Singapore's sunny, humid climate, and Astria Medical Aesthetics offers a medically guided approach to treating a wide spectrum of pigmentary disorders. The clinic's treatment selection is guided by the type, depth, and distribution of the pigmentation, as well as the patient's skin type and history. Pico Laser is the primary tool for surface pigmentation including freckles, solar lentigines, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and superficial melasma. The picosecond pulse duration creates a photoacoustic effect that shatters melanin particles without generating excessive heat in surrounding tissue, making it safer for darker Fitzpatrick skin types common in Singapore. Treatments take 15–20 minutes with 1–3 days of downtime, and a course of 5–10 sessions spaced 2–6 weeks apart is typically recommended. For deeper or more stubborn pigmentation — including recalcitrant melasma, dermal pigmentation, and hyperpigmentation associated with scarring — Morpheus8 RF microneedling provides an additional treatment dimension. The fractional radiofrequency energy disrupts melanin clumps in the dermis while simultaneously stimulating collagen remodelling, improving both pigmentation and overall skin texture in a single treatment. This dual benefit makes Morpheus8 an attractive option for patients with combined concerns of pigmentation and skin laxity or textural irregularity. Both modalities are combined with sun protection counselling and evidence-based topical maintenance where appropriate. All pigmentation consultations at Astria include a thorough skin assessment and 3D facial photography to baseline document pigmentation patterns and track improvement over the treatment course.