7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS

7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS

CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

by Sandia Skin + Face
Albuquerque, NM

7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS

INTRODUCTION

This article will answer the 7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS you will want answers to before deciding on the pros and cons of using 7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS and why your trusted provider should be Sandia Skin + Face.

Knowledge brings confidence to our decision-making, especially regarding outward-facing topics such as our appearance. We want you to be confident when using any Sandia Skin + Face Service or product. Please keep reading to build your knowledge base and make an informed decision on your next steps.

Hyperpigmentation is the presence of dark spots or blotches that can appear brown, black, gray, red, or pink. These spots are also called age spots, sun spots, and liver spots. These spots are typically not painful or itchy. However, they can make some people self-conscious, and they are typically associated with sun exposure and aging. There are several lifestyle changes and treatments that can help, especially sun protection and skin care.

Hyperpigmentation can occur in just one area of the body or all over the body.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education on our treatments is a crucial service we provide to our clients.

Hyperpigmentation is the excess production of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin its dominant color. Skin cells called melanocytes produce melanin. There are multiple conditions that can alter the production of melanin in your body.

The primary cause of hyperpigmentation is excessive sun exposure, which can also cause an increase in melanin.

A second cause of hyperpigmentation is pregnancy-related changes to hormone levels in some women.

A third cause of hyperpigmentation is some medications, including certain chemotherapy drugs, that can cause hyperpigmentation as a side effect.

A fourth cause of hyperpigmentation is the rare endocrine disease known as Addison’s disease.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education on our treatments is a crucial service we provide to our clients.

There are 3 main types of hyperpigmentation:

  • Melasma: Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation resulting from hormonal changes in your body. Melasma is more commonly seen in women than in men. It worsened this type of pigmentation, with high levels of ultraviolet rays or intense heat. Sun exposure, heat, light, and hormones worsen this type of hyperpigmentation. Melasma sometimes produces a pattern on the face, most often affecting the forehead, cheeks, or upper lip. Melasma can be caused by an increase in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, as seen in pregnant women. Other causes include ultraviolet, visible light, or infrared radiation, anti-seizure medications, and phototoxic reactions from makeup, skincare products, and soaps. At Sandia Skin + Face, we treat melasma using combination therapy, which typically includes prescription topicals, and Halo and Moxi lasers. Many lasers can make melasma worse, so it is important to go to providers experienced in treating melasma. Melasma is a disease process that is managed but not cured. A good skincare routine will prolong the results of laser treatments.
  • Age Spots: Most people refer to hyperpigmentation as either age spots, liver spots, sun damage, or melasma. Our skin is producing more melanin (pigmentation) as we age. Our skin produces additional melanin as a response to damage. Wearing a mineral SPF (as opposed to a chemical SPF), avoiding overexposure to the sun, using topical melanocyte suppressant prescription medication, and using topical antioxidants, can help minimize age spots. In-office treatments, including the Halo, Moxi, or BBL lasers, can treat pigmentation efficiently with minimal or no downtime. Exfoliating your skin with Chemical Peels or microdermabrasion, such as a Diamond Glow, can remove the top layers of your skin, revealing fresh skin layers.
  • Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): PIH results from injury to your skin, often from acne. Often, darker skin is more prone to PIH than lighter, more sun-sensitive skin. PIH can occur in all skin types, but more commonly affects pigmented skin types such as those seen in black or African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asians, Native populations, and people of Pacific Island descent. Skin injury causes an excess of melanin (pigmentation) to form. When inflammatory skin damage occurs, we recommend starting with a skin lightener like Skin Medica’s Lytera or their Even & Correct line and Retinol. These will help stop the overproduction of pigmentation, start sloughing off the layers of darker discoloration, and also lighten your skin. You may need to follow up with a series of Moxi lasers or BBL (Broad Band Light) treatments, which will help even out your skin complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a crucial service we provide to our clients.

If topical solutions aren’t the Hyperpigmentation solution that works for you, you may need other options to banish discoloration, such as Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, a Diamond Glow facial, Dermabrasion, or a Laser Resurfacing procedure.

  • Chemical Peel: A chemical peel can help if the hyperpigmentation is related to sun exposure.
  • Laser Therapy: We can use Laser light treatment for treating melasma by using a broad spectrum of light to generate heat, which targets and removes pigment. We also use the Halo laser and the Moxi laser to remove age spots and melasma.
  • Full Field Laser Resurfacing: We use Laser Resurfacing, such as CO2 and Erbium YAG lasers, to treat age spots.
  • BBL Laser: We use our BBL (broad band light) Laser to treat age spots.
  • Sciton Halo Laser & Moxi Laser Treatment: We use our Halo and Moxi Lasers to treat Melasma and any type of hyperpigmentation. These two lasers are safe on all skin types.
  • Retinols: Retinols chemically exfoliate your skin and help block the receptors that regulate how much pigment comes out of your skin. In addition, retinol can lighten your skin and improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. Retinols make other prescription topical medications for hyperpigmentation work better when used together.
  • Prescription Medications: Depending on the root cause of your hyperpigmentation, there are some medications that can be prescribed by a Nurse practitioner or medical provider.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education on our treatments is a crucial service we provide to our clients.

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP FOR MY HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT?

Before any procedure at Sandia Skin + Face, our Master Injector and Nurse Practitioner, Tonya C. Tuggle, provides a full consultation where you can express all your aesthetic concerns, and she can learn about your expectations. Tonya will then discuss potential treatment options for you, including non-invasive alternatives.

If getting a HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) Treatment is your goal, Nurse Practitioner Tonya C. Tuggle will meet with you and, together, will determine your plan.

The Final Decision is 100% Yours!

If you have questions, you can call our Sandia Skin + Face office at +1.505.291.9600 or DM us on any of our social media accounts (@sandiaskinface). You can also fill out our easy online booking tool to schedule a consultation! Let us know if you found your questions answered in this article.

CONCLUSION: CHOOSE THE BEST HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

You should now be on a firm footing with our 7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS article and be ready to make your appointment!

If we’ve missed questions in our 7+ HYPERPIGMENTATION (AGE SPOTS, BROWN SPOTS, LIVER SPOTS) FACTS article, you need answers to make your appointment decision, you can tap this link to call us (+1.505.291.9600), or you can ask us a question on our Google Business Profile listing via this link: https://bit.ly/34EFbVP.

At Sandia Skin + Face in Albuquerque, NM, we look forward to being your Trusted Medical Spa Services provider. Let us know how we can earn your trust!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SANDIA SKIN + FACE PROCEDURES?

LATEST POSTS

SANDIA SKIN + FACE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

CALL NOW
BOOK NOW

Proudly Serving Albuquerque, NM, and the Surrounding Communities

Albuquerque NM ● Clovis NM ● Espanola NM ● Gallup NM ● Hobbs NM ● Las Cruces NM ● Los Lunas NM ● Rio Rancho NM ● Roswell NM ● Santa Fe NM ● Socorro NM ● South Valley NM

Registered Nurse Practitioner Tonya Tuggle is Albuquerque’s choice for those who want to keep their youthful appearance and healthy glow. Tonya is passionate about educating patients on preventative skin care and providing non-surgical maintenance for graceful aging. We can’t wait to meet you!

REQUEST APPOINTMENT
Tonya Tuggle - Head Shot

Tonya C. Tuggle, FNP-C

Tonya C Tuggle specializes in non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures and is a Nurse Practitioner and Master Level Injector.

Tonya C. Tuggle
Eric Tuggle - Head Shot

Eric Tuggle, DDS

Dr. Eric Tuggle is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Eric Tuggle

Similar Posts

7 Important Hyperpigmentation FAQs

7 Important Hyperpigmentation FAQs

7 IMPORTANT HYPERPIGMENTATION FAQS 7 IMPORTANT HYPERPIGMENTATION FAQS INTRODUCTION This article will answer the 7 IMPORTANT HYPERPIGMENTATION FAQS you will want answers to before deciding on the pros and cons of correcting HYPERPIGMENTATION, and why your trusted provider should be Sandia Skin + Face. Knowledge brings confidence to our decision-making, especially regarding outward-facing topics such as our appearance. We want you to be confident when using any Sandia Skin + Face Service or Product. Please keep reading to build your knowledge base and make an informed decision on your next steps. CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS COME FIRST AT SANDIA SKIN + FACE…