Pigmentation Treatment

Pigmentation disorders are among the most common skin concerns in Singapore and Southeast Asia, driven by sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, and genetic predisposition. Dr Daniel Chang Aesthetic Clinic offers a comprehensive, multi-modality approach to pigmentation treatment, combining the latest laser technologies with medical-grade skincare to achieve lasting clearance.

The clinic treats the full spectrum of pigmentation conditions including melasma (the most treatment-resistant pigmentation type, driven by UV and hormonal triggers), solar lentigines (sunspots/liver spots from cumulative UV exposure), ephelides (freckles), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH, commonly following acne, eczema, or skin injury), and Hori's naevus (deep blue-grey pigmentation common in Asian populations).

Treatment selection is guided by pigmentation type, depth, and the patient's Fitzpatrick skin type. For superficial pigmentation, Q-Switch Nd:YAG laser (from SGD 150) or IPL (from SGD 200) are effective first-line options. For deeper or more resistant pigmentation — particularly melasma and Hori's naevus — Pico laser (from SGD 250–300) is the gold standard due to its ultra-short pulse width that minimises heat transfer to surrounding tissue and…