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Removing facial pigmentation<\/h1>\n

Depending on the type of pigmentation, a facial dark spot can sometimes be removed. In other cases, such as melasma, it can be significantly reduced but not completely eliminated.
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Removing facial pigmentation<\/h1>\n

Depending on the type of pigmentation, a facial dark spot can sometimes be removed. In other cases, such as melasma, it can be significantly reduced but not completely eliminated.
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Facial pigmentation is caused by an excessive accumulation of a pigment called melanin<\/strong> which is naturally produced in certain circumstances to protect the DNA of other skin cells. When there is excessive sun exposure or hormonal stimulation due to pregnancy or <\/strong>medication, melatonin is produced in an uncontrolled way and pigmentation may appear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Facial pigmentation is caused by an excessive accumulation of a pigment called melanin<\/strong> which is naturally produced in certain circumstances to protect the DNA of other skin cells. When there is excessive sun exposure or hormonal stimulation due to pregnancy or <\/strong>medication, melatonin is produced in an uncontrolled way and pigmentation may appear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Can facial pigmentation be removed?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The first step is to diagnose the type of pigmentation to determine whether it can be removed. A lentigo or post-inflammatory pigmentation can be removed. Melasma is difficult to eliminate, although not impossible, and the aim is to reduce its size and colour and prevent it from worsening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How do we remove or reduce pigmentation at Ribe Clinic?<\/h3>\n<\/div>

First, we assess whether these dark spots<\/strong> or even very dark lesions that have appeared on the face are not malignant. Once malignancy has been ruled out, we identify the type of pigmentation<\/strong> involved and, depending on the diagnosis, we select the appropriate treatment to remove the pigmentation.<\/p>\n

The laser treatment for facial pigmentation is very effective, <\/strong>but the type of laser used depends on the type of pigmentation, and some lasers may not be recommended.<\/p>\n

For melasma<\/strong>, we choose picosecond laser and\/or Fraxel laser for this pigmentation, usually combined with medical creams. For a naevus (without atypia)<\/strong>, we remove the lesion with a CO2 laser, while for lentigines<\/strong> we use picosecond laser and intense pulsed light (IPL).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Types of pigmentation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

At Ribe Clinic, we carry out an initial consultation to assess the type of pigmentation and rule out malignancy, <\/strong>so that we can recommend the most suitable treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

We treat different types of facial pigmentation, the most common being:<\/p>\n