Hyperpigmentation Leeds
Causes & Treatment Options
Hyperpigmentation – patches of skin that are darker than the surrounding area – is one of the most common skin concerns and one of the most searched. It can affect any skin tone, and while it is entirely harmless, it is often persistent and difficult to address with topical products alone.
What Causes Hyperpigmentation?
Sun damage and uneven skin tone
Flat brown spots and diffuse discolouration caused by cumulative UV exposure and reduced skin cell turnover, most common on the face, hands, and décolletage.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Dark marks left after acne, injury, or skin inflammation.
Melasma
Symmetrical brown or grey-brown patches typically on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip, strongly associated with hormonal changes and UV exposure.
Treatments at Dr Sebastian Bejma Aesthetics
Chemical Peels / BioRePeel
Accelerate skin cell turnover and resurface the outer layers of the skin, reducing visible pigmentation and improving overall skin tone. Particularly effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and general uneven tone.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Targets pigmented cells directly using light energy, breaking down melanin deposits and reducing the appearance of sun spots and solar lentigines. Effective for well-defined pigmented lesions on lighter skin tones.
Laser
Precise light-based treatment for targeted pigmentation – particularly effective for individual spots and deeper pigmentation that does not respond fully to IPL or peels.
CryoPen
For discrete solar lentigines (age spots), CryoPen offers precise, targeted removal of individual pigmented lesions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hyperpigmentation Leeds
Struggling with uneven skin tone or dark patches?
Sebastian Bejma for an assessment of your pigmentation and the most appropriate treatment plan.
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If you have questions or would like to talk it through first, send us a message and we will be in touch.
If you have questions or would like to talk it through first, send us a message and we will be in touch.