There’s a Hyperpigmentation Treatment for Every Skin Tone

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern that can manifest in various forms, including pigmented acne scar spots, melasma, sun spots, and age spots. 

These darkened areas on the skin are caused by an overproduction of melanin, often triggered by factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, or acne. Each form of hyperpigmentation affects individuals differently, depending on their skin tone and how their skin reacts to light. Understanding the best treatments for your unique skin tone is the first step in reclaiming clearer skin safely and effectively.

Understanding Your Skin on the Fitzpatrick Scale

The Fitzpatrick Scale is a system that helps classify skin tones based on how your skin responds to UV exposure—particularly whether your skin tans or burns. This scale matters when planning a treatment that includes lasers or intense pulsed light (IPL), as it ensures the safest and most effective settings for your skin type. 

If your fusion treatment includes a laser session, your technician will use a melanin reader to assess your skin according to this scale. The Fitzpatrick Scale categorizes skin into six types:

• Type 1: Very pale skin, often with freckles, that burns easily and doesn’t tan.
• Type 2: Light skin that burns easily but can develop a light tan.
• Type 3: Medium or light olive skin that sometimes burns but tans gradually.
• Type 4: Olive or deeper skin that tans easily and rarely burns.
• Type 5: Brown skin that tans well and almost never burns.
• Type 6: Deep brown skin that seems to never burn and tans deeply.

 If you burn easily, you are likely a Type 1 or 2. If you tan more than you burn, you’re probably Type 3 or 4. If you almost never burn, you’re likely Type 5 or 6.

 We use a Skintel Melanin Reader to measure how much melanin (skin pigment) you have. This device ensures that the best laser or energy settings are used for your skin, providing both safety and efficacy during your treatment.

IPL for Light Skin vs. Laser for Melanin-Rich Skin

I.P.L. energy is most effective for light skin tones (Fitzpatrick Types 1-3) because it targets the superficial layers of the skin where pigmentation caused by sun damage and broken capillaries (that cause redness) tend to reside. I.P.L. photofacials work well for treating concerns such as sun spots and age spots in lighter skin.

On the other hand, laser treatments, like PicoSure, are ideal for all skin tones, especially melanin-rich skin (Fitzpatrick Types 4-6). Laser energy penetrates deeper, making it more effective for hyperpigmentation, such as melasma or pigmented acne scars in darker skin tones. They also address age spots and sun spots efficiently. Lasers are designed to safely target and treat pigmentation without damaging surrounding tissue, making them an excellent option for individuals with higher melanin levels.

What is a Fusion Facial Treatment?

A Fusion Facial Treatment combines multiple services in one session to target various aspects of your skin concerns, offering a more comprehensive approach. By combining treatments that work in different ways, you can achieve faster and more noticeable results, addressing both surface issues and deeper skin layers simultaneously. Read on to see what treatment fusions mean for your hyperpigmentation concerns. 

Our Pigmentation Fusion Facial Treatments

1: Melanin-Rich Skin: Pigmentation Brightening Trio

Designed specifically for individuals with melanin-rich skin, this advanced treatment series tackles hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone with care and precision. This is ideal for individuals with Fitzpatrick Types 4-6.

• Dermaplaning: Gently exfoliates the skin, creating a smooth base for subsequent treatments by removing dead skin cells and peach fuzz.
• PicoSure Laser: Effectively targets pigmented acne scars, melasma, and age spots to reveal a smooth, even complexion. This laser is designed for all skin tones and is safe for melanin-rich skin.
• Meso BB Glow Treatment: Infuses brightening agents deep into the skin, enhancing radiance and creating a more uniform complexion.

This combination of treatments is meticulously crafted to deliver safe, effective results while maintaining the integrity of deeper skin tones.

2: Pigmentation Clearing Trio 

This specialized trio is tailored for those prone to redness, broken capillaries, or pigmented spots. It addresses uneven skin tone and pigmentation issues through a powerful mix of advanced treatments. Ideal for Fitzpatrick Types 1-3.

• Dermaplaning: Gently exfoliates and prepares the skin for treatments by removing dead cells and peach fuzz.
• IPL Photofacial: Targets sunspots, age spots, broken capillaries, and redness by breaking down pigmentation at the surface level.
• Meso BB Glow Treatment: Brightens the skin from within, promoting an even and radiant complexion.

This treatment trio works synergistically to rejuvenate your skin, leaving it luminous and evenly toned.

Whether your goal is simply a more even skin tone or you are looking for a solution for pigmented acne scars, redness, broken facial vessels,  melasma, or age spots, there is a treatment tailored to your skin tone.

With this combined treatments approach, you can achieve a brighter, more even complexion that feels as good as it looks.