Know your pigmentation before you treat it.
Not all pigmentation is the same, and not every skin type needs the same approach. Start with a medical assessment to better understand your pigmentation pattern and discuss suitable options.
This season may be for you if...
If pigmentation is affecting how your skin looks, or if previous attempts did not give you the result you expected, assessment is a good place to start.
Melasma or facial pigmentation
You notice persistent or recurring pigmentation on your face.
Dark marks after acne
Acne has improved but dark marks remain.
Previous treatments did not solve the concern
You have tried creams, procedures or previous treatment plans and pigmentation is still present.
Pigmentation improved, then returned
You saw improvement before, but pigmentation appeared again later.
You are considering laser treatment
You are thinking about laser but do not know whether it is suitable for your pigmentation.
You do not know what type of pigmentation you have
You simply want to understand what you are dealing with before starting another treatment.
What happens during your pigmentation appointment?
Your visit is designed to help the doctor understand your concern before discussing the next step.
We listen to your concern
We begin by understanding what concerns you, when it started and what changes you have noticed.
Skin assessment
The pigmentation pattern and relevant skin characteristics are reviewed.
Doctor consultation
The doctor discusses your history and previous treatments when relevant.
Discussing suitable options
The doctor explains suitable options based on the medical assessment.
Your next step
If a treatment plan is appropriate, the next steps are explained clearly.
You do not need to know the treatment before you arrive.
Start with an assessment and let the medical evaluation guide the discussion.
Not every dark spot is melasma.
Melasma, post-acne marks, post-inflammatory pigmentation and other concerns may look similar to the patient, but a medical assessment helps the doctor understand the pattern before discussing treatment options.
Different pigmentation concerns
Pigmentation may appear in different forms and for different reasons.
Different patterns
The pattern, depth, triggers and skin characteristics can differ between cases.
Different plans
Treatment discussions should follow the medical assessment, not precede it.
It improved… then came back?
When pigmentation returns, the next step is not always to repeat the same treatment automatically. Reviewing the history of the condition can help the doctor reassess the overall picture.
Previous treatment
What treatment or products did you previously use?
Your response
How much improvement did you notice and how did your skin respond?
When did it return?
Understanding when pigmentation returned can add useful context.
Possible triggers
Sun exposure, irritation and other factors may be relevant depending on the case.
Reassessment
The doctor reassesses the condition before discussing the next step.
Understand your pigmentation before choosing how to treat it.
Start with a medical assessment designed to help understand your pigmentation concern and discuss the options appropriate to your condition.
During your appointment
Treatment options and season benefits depend on the doctor's assessment and suitability for each case.
Before you book
Do I need to know my pigmentation type before booking?
No. Understanding the pigmentation concern is one of the purposes of the assessment.
I have treated pigmentation before. Can I still book?
Yes. It can be useful to tell the doctor what treatments you previously tried and how your skin responded.
Does every pigmentation case need laser?
No single procedure is appropriate for every case. The doctor discusses suitable options after assessment.
Can treatment start on the same day?
That depends on the doctor's assessment, the required procedure and appointment availability.