Key Takeaways
- Hyperpigmentation is caused by excess melanin production triggered by sun, hormones, age, and inflammation.
- Melasma affects over 5 million Americans and is treated with chemical peels or laser therapy.
- Sun spots, also called age spots, are best treated with PicoWay laser technology at Wise Med Spa.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation appears after skin damage and is common in all skin types.
- The Skin Squad at Wise Med Spa offers personalized, complimentary consultations for all pigmentation concerns.
When it comes to achieving the flawless complexion of your dreams, nothing can be quite as frustrating as unwanted dark spots. Whether you have all-over patches of discoloration or simply a bothersome spot or two, the Skin Squad at Wise Med Spa has a solution for you!
Hyperpigmentation, or skin that appears darker in spots or patches, is caused by an overproduction of melanin — the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their color. A number of factors can trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal influences, age, and skin injuries or inflammation.
The most common forms of hyperpigmentation are:
- Melasma
- Sun spots
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
