Pigmentation Reduction

A light-based treatment to reduce sun spots, age spots and uneven pigmentation on the face and hands, breaking up excess melanin so the skin tone looks more even. At Dr Cosmetic the face starts from 350 zł and hands are 300 zł. Pigmentation typically responds best to a short course, with diligent sun protection between and after sessions to help maintain the result.

Pigmentation reduction uses targeted light energy to address areas of excess melanin — such as sun spots, age spots and patchy discolouration — that make the complexion look uneven. The light is absorbed by the darker pigment and converted to heat, which is associated with breaking the pigment into smaller particles that the skin then clears over the following days, so spots gradually fade and tone evens out. At Dr Cosmetic the area is cleansed and protective eyewear is worn before the applicator is passed over the skin; many people feel a brief warm or light snapping sensation. Treated spots often look darker for a few days before flaking away, and some redness is normal initially. Because pigmentation can sit at different depths, a short course of sessions usually gives the best result, and consistent sun protection is essential both between sessions and afterwards to limit new pigment forming. The face is priced from 350 zł and the hands at 300 zł. The treatment may support people troubled by sun-related or age-related discolouration on the face or backs of the hands. Because some pigmentation can mimic or mask other skin changes, the clinic assesses the marks first and advises when a treatment is or is not appropriate, and it is generally avoided on recently tanned skin and in pregnancy.