Skin Pigmentation

Are you suffering from sun damaged skin, redness, age spots, Rosacea or Melasma? These conditions are commonly referred to as skin pigmentation, which occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin pigmentation produces a darker or lighter skin tone that may appear blemished and uneven.

One of the main causes of skin pigmentation is sun exposure. Staying out of the sun in Australia is highly improbable, we all know to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’, but even with all these precautions skin damage is still likely. Skin pigmentation can also be caused by other factors such as hormonal issues, skin trauma and congenital birth marks.

As with any skin problem a correct diagnosis is important, especially when treating skin pigmentation. Our clinic is medically supervised and therefore your skin will be professionally accessed, ensuring that your treatment is tailored to suit the pigment analysis.

Do you want a brighter, clearer complexion? There are a multitude of serums, creams and suggested skin regimes to achieve a smooth even complexion on the market. So how do you know which one is the best for you? The easiest solution is talk to the experts at Cosmetic Image Clinics, which is medically supervised, we can offer you a multi-pronged solution to tackle your pigmentation problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cosmetic Image Clinics is owned and operated by former AMA Qld President and TV Medical Journalist Dr Ingrid Tall who has over twenty years of experience in the cosmetic medicine industry. Our clinic is medically supervised and if experience, credibility and a ‘natural look’ is what you are looking for, then make Queensland’s largest cosmetic clinic, Cosmetic Image Clinics your preferred provider.

    We use the latest technology, our staff is highly trained and continuing education in cosmetic procedures is paramount to providing the best results for our clients.

  • Pigmentation is the colour of a person’s skin. When suffering from skin pigmentation disorders your skin colour will be affected and your skin may look patchy.

    There are several types of pigmentation and being correctly diagnosed is essential to ensure that your treatment plan is right for you.

  • As we mature in years, skin discolouration and pigmentation increases due to:

    Sun damage

    Hormonal stimulations

    Genetics

    Skin type

    Inflammation to the skin, which includes acne, pregnancy and hormonal therapy, such as the oral contraceptive pill

    Pigmentation can be caused by an array of skin concerns or conditions such as:

    Freckles

    Letigines or lentigos

    Age and liver spots

    Solar dyschromias

    Moles

    Seborrhoeic keratosis

    Melasma or chloasma

    ‘Pregnancy mask’ or pigmentation caused by inflammation, known as ‘Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation’

  • Pigmentation concerns commonly occur on the face, neck, hands, chest or décolletage.

  • Pigmentation can also be caused by inflammation or injury. Any condition that causes inflammation of the skin (such as acne, infections, or burns) can stimulate and cause over activity in the pigment cells or melanocytes. This causes a temporary increase in pigmentation which may even mimic scarring. This can last for a few weeks, to a few months to even more than a year in duration. Treatment for this can include depigmenting solutions and creams, IPL, laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion as well as UV protection.

    At Cosmetic Image Clinics we have a range of treatments to help with pigmentation concerns. You can be reassured that your skin will be professionally assessed in a clinic which is supervised by medical personnel. Some pigmentation problems can be potentially dangerous if not appropriately diagnosed.

  • At Cosmetic Image Clinics within Aquarius Health and Medispa we can help you with an armamentarium of treatment modalities for pigmentation concerns.

    Treatment usually comprises of a multi-pronged approach which may include some of the following:

    UV minimisation and sun protection

    Hormonal manipulation under medical supervision (this is usually conducted by your GP or family doctor) but our doctors can advise you

    IPL Photorejuvenation

    ‘Fractora™’ Fractional Skin Resurfacing

    Laser treatments, such as Laser Microdermabrasion; Carbon Laser Facial; Laser Genesis; Laser Toning

    Chemical Peels

    Microdermabrasion

    Radio Frequency (RF) Surgitron Ellman non-surgical removal of moles and pigmented skin tags

    LED Light therapy

    We can help you tackle skin pigmentation problems with these treatments, using state-of-the-art equipment such as the nano-second lightning fast Q switched Nd Yag Laser and medical strength products such as the Synergie Practitioner skin care range.

  • Yes, if you have pigmentation concerns, we can tailor a treatment plan to combat your pigment issues, including the Synergie Practitioner skin care and prescription strength products.

    A plan may include: Hydroquinone Cream; Vitamin A Cream; combined with Fractional Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing and/or Q switched Laser Therapy, such as Laser Skin Toning and/or IPL treatment and/or a Chemical Peel.

    Or Synergie Practitioner skin care regime to suit your individual needs; Specially formulated Hydroquinone Cream; combined with Fractional Resurfacing Procedure and/or IPL treatment and/or Laser Skin Lightening and/or a Peel.

    At Cosmetic Image Clinics we have a multitude of treatments that we can offer you to achieve the skin you want!

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