Getting older is not always a gentle process. While you work hard to eat right and exercise, your skin can make you look years older than you actually are. One of the most common skin issues as you age is Hyperpigmentation. It is generally a harmless condition, however it creates unsightly brown patches on your face, hands, and other areas of the body. These patches are typically caused by sun damage, but there are also other conditions that can cause this pigmentation issue. The most common forms of this condition include:
- Solar Lentigines –This is also known as liver spots, which occur because of sun exposure and damage.
- Melasma – This condition looks like age spots but is actually caused by hormonal changes including pregnancy and use of birth control pills.
Top 3 Treatments for HyperpigmentationThere are several different treatment options for Hyperpigmentation including topical creams such as hydroquinone, tretinoin and cortisone cream. Laser treatments are another effective procedure to help reduce the appearance of brown spots.
1. Venus Viva™- Another great alternative, which is offered at Qwella Medical Spa, is the Venus Viva™. This innovative, non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure is a non-surgical approach that helps improve the texture of your skin. The state-of-the-art advanced skin treatment uses NanoFractional™ Radio Frequency and SmartScan™ technology to smooth and even the skin surface.It has been shown to reduce the appearance of scars, skin irregularities such as rosacea and Hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, wrinkles, stretch marks and other concerns. This new skin treatment allows our aestheticians to cover large areas of the skin surface in one treatment.
2. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Also known as Laser Photofacial Treatment, IPL uses intense pulsed light to treat skin with sun damage, excessive redness, and hyperpigmentation. This treatment is effective for treating hyperpigmentation because it penetrates beyond the surface to pull up pigment and stimulates collagen production.
3. Microneedling with Glymed Diamond Bright Serum – Microneedling is used to control micro-injuries in our skin and produce collagen and elastin. This process improves the appearance of skin irregularities including hyperpigmentation and acne scarring. At Qwella, we use Diamond Bright Skin Lightener in order to control UV induced pigmentation for all skin types!
Do you suffer from Hyperpigmentation? The experts at Qwella Medical Spa in South Jordan, Utah can help. We offer a wide variety of treatments to refresh and rejuvenate your skin and help reduce the appearance of troublesome skin issues. All treatments are performed by our skilled nursing staff or master aestheticians. Give us a call today at (801)-571-7710to schedule your appointment!
