Essentially pigmentation indicates areas of the skin that have become a darker in colour than the surrounding skin, this can result in an uneven looking appearance.

Sun exposure is the greatest factor with the emergence of sunspots, freckles and other skin irregularities and unevenness.

Pigmentation can develop in a number of different ways, including freckles, sunspots (solar lentigenes), melasma, sebhorrheric keratosis and birth marks.

Pigmentation can be exacerbated by ongoing unprotected sun exposure, heat trauma, the use of inappropriate products on the skin and some medications.

Skin pigmentation typically increases as we age, the following factors increase its severity.

Factors include:

• Skin type
• Genetics
• Sun exposure
• Hormones
• Pregnancy
• Certain medications (including the OCP)
• Specific illnesses
• Acne
• Injury to the skin (including burns and post treatment inflammation)

The Fotona Starwalker Laser produces wavelengths of light to be absorbed by the pigmented areas. This powerful light shatters the pigmentation, once broken down the pigmentation is absorbed and eliminated by your lymphatic system. Over time the pigmentation will slowly disappear.

The Fotona Starwalker laser has the highest pulse energy, this technology provides the power to remove surface pigmentation and deep vascular damage with fewer treatments.

The multi- wavelengths of the fotona star walker, enable the laser to treat a wide range of pigmentation including:

1. Freckles (Ephelides)
2. Sunspots (solar lentegines, liver spots)
3. Moles (nevi)
4. Melasma
5. Vascular lesions
6. Uneven skin tone and texture (our favourite component of skin)

Expertise for precise and safe laser treatments, our laser therapist will choose optimal selection of wavelengths to get to the desired depth to remove your pigmentation.

Pigmentation removal does not hurt; however, some clients may feel heat sensation or a prickling feeling when the laser pulse contacts the skin.

After the laser treatment, the laser therapist will discuss aftercare. Typically, there is no downtime, although you may have some short-term redness to the area treated.

Things to know before your laser appointment.

• The treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning 14 days prior to treatment.
• If you have fake tan on you will need to have it full removed to the treatment area prior to treatment.
• Please avoid wearing any make up to your appointment, please come without anything o the face.
• Patient taking the medication Accutane (Isotretinoin) should not have laser treatment until t least 6 months after they stop taking the medication.
• Discontinue using any retinol products, alpha hydroxyl acid products (containing lactic and glycolic acid) and salicylic acid products and topical ant acne medications including benzoyl peroxide for 2 weeks prior to your laser treatment.
• Please avoid antibiotics and/ or any photosensitising medications during the time of treatment. Please allow 2 weeks between ceasing the medication and your laser treatment.
• Notify the clinic if you are taking anti depression medication or hormone stimulating medications, some of these medications can make you photo sensitive.
• Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should postpone treatment to after they have finished breast feeding.
• If you are unwell or have a fever, please post pone your treatment till 14 days after you are well.
• Patient with tanned skin or naturally darker skin, can experience changes in skin pigmentation after laser treatment, therefore may not be a good candidate for laser treatment. We will need to evaluate your Fitzpatrick score and discuss possible adverse reactions.
• If you have a history of herpes simplex virus, you may need to take prophylaxis antiviral medication prior to laser treatment.

The Fotona laser is safe and non-invasive, after completion of recommended session for pigmentation removal, your skin will appear brighter, smoother and you will have a clearer complexion.

Your appointment can be booked online, the $50 booking fee goes towards your treatment. If you have had a previous appointment within the year, you can contact the clinic for a follow up treatment.

This can be done through social media or phone 1300 282 410 please leave a message if you would like to be call back.