Pigmentation

FDA-approved Pico Laser treatment targeting dark spots, melasma, freckles, and sun damage with ultra-short picosecond pulses. Paired with an anti-pigment ampoule for enhanced brightening results.

The clinic uses the Discovery Pico and Cynosure Icon MaxG IPL to address brown spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. Pigmentation spot treatments range from $125 to $425 per session depending on size, with three-packs reducing the cost further. Melasma protocols are $700 per session or $1,785 for three. Full-face laser rejuvenation targeting diffuse pigmentation is $1,500 single or $3,825 for three. IPL photofacials suit type I–III skin with widespread sun damage.

Targeted treatment for sunspots, age spots, melasma, uneven skin tone, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. IPL photofacials, CO2 and erbium laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and microneedling are combined into personalized protocols by board-certified dermatologists in Phoenix. Arizona's intense UV environment makes professional pigmentation correction a frequent and important clinical need.

Comprehensive pigmentation correction including Cosmelan depigmentation peel, picosecond laser, polynucleotide injections, and targeted topical protocols for melasma, sunspots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Targeted laser and light treatments including Quattro Toning, Pigment Eraser, Forever21 BBL, and SmartX Lite to address melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone on Asian skin.

Lumecca IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial at Collagen Bar NYC uses the InMode Lumecca device — one of the most powerful IPL systems available — to treat sun damage, redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, and benign pigmented lesions in as few as 1–2 sessions. Priced from $350 per session at the Gramercy Park studio in Manhattan, Lumecca delivers broad-spectrum light energy selectively absorbed by melanin and hemoglobin to clear unwanted pigmentation and vascular irregularities.

The pigmentation correction programme at Newbury Street Laser and Skincare Boston targets sunspots, age spots, melasma, freckles, and uneven skin tone using two complementary technologies: the Nordlys IPL platform for broad-field pigmentation and diffuse discolouration, and pico laser technology for more concentrated pigment deposits. Both approaches fragment excess melanin so the body can clear it naturally. Sessions run 30 to 60 minutes with minimal downtime. Treatment plans are personalised based on the type, depth, and distribution of pigmentation.

AfterGlow IPL targets melanin deposits and uneven skin tone, reducing dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and dullness with gentle broadband light therapy suitable for Singapore skin types.

SkinCare Physicians of Georgia's SkinSense Medical Spa offers a dedicated pigmentation treatment programme using multiple complementary modalities — including IPL photofacials, Fraxel fractional laser, CoolPeel CO2 resurfacing, Cynosure Icon laser, and medical-grade chemical peels. Conditions addressed include solar lentigines (age spots), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or injury, ephelides (freckles), melasma, and generalised uneven skin tone from cumulative sun exposure. Physician-supervised protocol design ensures each patient receives the modality combination best matched to their pigment type, depth, and skin tone.

Comprehensive melasma and pigmentation management combining PicoPlus laser, topical treatments, and maintenance protocols tailored for Asian skin types.

PicoPlus by Lutronic is a dual-wavelength picosecond laser (1064 nm and 532 nm) offering both picosecond and nanosecond pulse modes. Treats age spots, freckles, melasma, café-au-lait macules, nevus of Ota, and multi-colour pigmented lesions. The 1064 nm wavelength targets deep pigmentation; 532 nm addresses superficial lesions. Minimal downtime — return to normal activities the following day.

Targeted treatment for melasma, sunspots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and Hori's naevus using Q-Switch laser, Fraxel, and adjunct topical therapies tailored to skin type.

PicoSure 755 nm picosecond laser (Cynosure) for pigmentation removal including age spots, café-au-lait macules, melasma, nevus of Ota, and birthmarks. Ultra-short picosecond pulses generate photoacoustic pressure waves that shatter melanin granules with less thermal damage than nanosecond devices. Also effective for acne scar remodelling via the FOCUS diffractive lens. Minimal downtime — one to two days of redness.

Skin Rejuvenation Clinic Minneapolis specialises in treating hyperpigmentation, sun damage, age spots, and melasma using broadband light and laser platforms optimised for precision pigment targeting. BBL HERO, Moxi, and Halo laser protocols address melanin-based discolouration across a range of depths — from superficial solar lentigines to deeper dermal melasma — with treatment plans tailored to each patient's skin type, pigmentation pattern, and downtime tolerance. The clinic's Forever Young BBL protocol has published evidence for reversing gene expression markers associated with photoaging in treated skin.

Laser pigmentation treatments at Marina Medspa in Brentwood using Cutera Excel V, Pearl, Fraxel DUAL, and LimeLight IPL. Targets sunspots, age spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and vascular lesions. Multiple sessions typically required. Pricing by consultation; LA market range $400–$1,200 per session depending on device and area.

Pigmentation correction and skin tone improvement at UnionDerm using M22 IPL (intense pulsed light for redness, vascular lesions, and pigment), PicoWay Resolve (picosecond fractional laser for stubborn pigmentation and skin rejuvenation), and Alex TriVantage (Q-switched Nd:YAG/Alexandrite for pigmented lesions). Treats sun damage, age spots, melasma, rosacea, and vascular irregularities. Performed by board-certified dermatologists at 19 Union Square West.

Skinscape uses the Lutronic PicoPlus laser to precisely target and break down pigment particles responsible for sun spots, melasma, freckles, and post-acne marks, delivering clearer and more even skin tone with minimal downtime.

Aura Skin Spa San Francisco treats sun damage, age spots, rosacea, and broken capillaries using the Lumenis One Intense Pulsed Light system with a sapphire-cooled tip. Sessions take 20–30 minutes with no downtime, making IPL a lunchtime-friendly treatment. A course of three to five sessions is recommended for progressive improvement in skin tone, texture, and vascular concerns. Available under physician supervision at the Jackson Square location.

Dr. Jill Waibel and the team at Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute address all forms of skin pigmentation — melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, café-au-lait marks, and uneven skin tone — using laser devices, photodynamic therapy, and topical protocols. Treatment is customized by skin type and phototype to restore even, healthy skin tone.

IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial using the Lux G system with cooling handpieces to target sun-induced pigmentation, age spots, redness, and broken capillaries. Broad-spectrum light selectively targets melanin and oxyhemoglobin. Three to five sessions recommended. No downtime; patients return to normal activities immediately. Skin tone and texture improve progressively.

Epione Beverly Hills treats melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, solar lentigines, and rosacea-related redness using low-fluence laser technology safe for deeper complexions. Results become visible two to four weeks after the first session, with a typical course spanning multiple visits over several weeks. All skin tones are accommodated. Treatment plans are personalised at a $500 in-person consultation with Dr. Ourian.

PicoSure picosecond laser treatment for tattoo removal, skin revitalization, pigmentation correction, and acne scar improvement. Ultra-short picosecond pulses create a photoacoustic effect that shatters pigment particles with less thermal damage than conventional nanosecond lasers. Suitable for multi-colour tattoo removal, freckles, sunspots, and acne scars. Sessions typically 30 minutes. Tattoo removal may require 4–10 sessions; pigmentation correction 3–4 sessions.

Multi-modality hyperpigmentation correction at Lemmon Avenue Plastic Surgery addressing sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and uneven skin tone. Treatment options include BBL HERO broadband light, Halo hybrid fractional laser, chemical peels, and physician-prescribed topical regimens. A personalized protocol is developed based on pigmentation type, depth, skin tone, and Fitzpatrick classification.

Picosecond laser treatment using the Cynosure PicoSure Pro at 532 nm, 755 nm, and 1064 nm wavelengths to address hyperpigmentation, melasma, freckles, sun spots, and overall skin revitalization. The Focus Lens Array attachment delivers collagen-stimulating photoacoustic energy for acne scar improvement and skin tone refinement. Less thermal injury than nanosecond lasers — lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation for darker skin tones.