Hyperpigmentation

Caused by an increase in skin melanin, hyperpigmentation can be triggered by sun damage, hormonal changes (melasma) during pregnancy or when taking oral contraceptives, as well as by post-acne inflammation, air pollution and aging.

While hyperpigmentation can be stubborn, the Midtown Health and Wellness Clinic offers a number of procedures focused on sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma — such as the Elite iQ™ laser, glycolic peels, microdermabrasion and the OxyGeneo™ 3-in-1 Super Facial™.

In addition, the clinic carries some of the highest-rated medical-grade skin-care products to target and help prevent hyperpigmentation, such as:

Biophora™ Bioactive Cleanser

Biophora Bioactive Solutions (skin-toning conditioners)

Alastin® Skincare A-Luminate Brightening Serum™

Alastin Skincare Renewal Retinol (in 0.25 and 0.5 strengths)

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF® with Ferulic Acid

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment

SkinCeuticals Retinol (in 0.3,  0.5 and 1.0 strengths)

See the site’s “Skin care and other products” section for more information on these brands.

Daily use of a high-protection broad-spectrum sunscreen is also important to help protect against future hyperpigmentation. Contact the clinic for information about the sunscreens we carry as well as the treatments and products mentioned above.