Pigmentation Laser Treatment

Pigmentation disorders are among the most common skin concerns in Singapore, driven by year-round UV exposure, hormonal fluctuations, post-inflammatory responses, and genetic factors. Mizu Aesthetic Clinic offers a full suite of laser technologies specifically selected for their efficacy and safety across diverse Asian skin tones, which are more prone to post-treatment darkening (PIH) than lighter skin types.

The clinic's pigmentation treatment approach begins with a thorough skin analysis to classify the type and depth of pigmentation—epidermal (e.g., freckles, solar lentigines, seborrhoeic keratosis), dermal (e.g., Hori's naevus, blue-grey naevus), or mixed (e.g., melasma)—as this directly determines the most appropriate laser technology and parameters.

For epidermal pigmentation, the Ruby Laser (694nm) and Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser are first-line options, with high melanin absorption and rapid clearance. Yellow Laser targets vascular components of conditions like vascular melasma and rosacea. For deeper or more complex pigmentation, Pico laser technology is preferred due to its photoacoustic rather than photothermal mechanism, minimising heat-related side effects. The Mizu Multifractional Laser (dual…