Dr. Faulkner wants to help you clear hyperpigmentation and achieve the clearer complexion you desire. Using advanced treatment options and some of the industry’s most innovative devices, Dr. Faulkner can address your most important aesthetic concerns.
Continue reading to learn which hyperpigmentation treatment near Bethesda, MD, best suits your needs. If you are ready to schedule your consultation at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics and create your treatment plan, please call or request an appointment online.
Defining Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation refers to any mark that appears darker than the skin around it. These areas can appear as brown, black, grey, and red patches on the skin. The most common types of hyperpigmentation include:
- Freckles – Small tan or brown spots that develop during childhood and darken with sun exposure.
- Age spots – Larger marks of hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, typically around the face, forearms, and chest.
- Melasma – Irregular dark patches that form on the face. Frequently affects younger female patients during times of hormonal fluctuations, such as pregnancy.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation – Discoloration caused by injuries and acne, appearing as a darker patch after the lesion has healed.
Most marks of hyperpigmentation form when melanin, the natural pigment that gives the skin its color, is overproduced following injury, hormonal changes, or sun damage. Genetics and age also contribute to the development of hyperpigmentation in many patients.
Tailored Hyperpigmentation Treatment Plans
Your treatment course of action depends entirely on your unique form of hyperpigmentation, your medical history, and your desired results. Dr. Faulkner helps you create a personalized treatment plan using information learned during your consultation.
Lumecca IPL
Many of our patients choose intense pulsed light as their preferred hyperpigmentation treatment method. As one of the most effective devices on the market, Lumecca IPL emits broad-spectrum light wavelengths, which convert into heat once they meet your skin. This reaction gently breaks up hyperpigmentation and clears your complexion. Dr. Faulkner may recommend anywhere from 1 to 3 IPL sessions to address your concerns.
Chemical Peel
Chemical peels can also rejuvenate your skin by targeting hyperpigmentation. During your treatment session, Dr. Faulkner applies a tailored chemical solution to your skin, which stimulates cellular turnover and boosts collagen production. By increasing collagen, chemical peels fortify your skin from within to fade marks of hyperpigmentation.
Discover Your Treatment Options
Brighter skin is possible at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Between chemical peels, IPL, and proven, carefully curated medical grade products, Dr. Faulkner can help you create your clearest complexion.
Schedule your consultation to learn which hyperpigmentation treatment near Bethesda, MD, is right for you.
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