Pigmentation

Hyper-pigmentation is the result of sun exposure and damage. When your skin is over-exposed to the sun, your melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) become hyperactive and produce excess melanin, resulting in hyper-pigmentation.

Changes in the skin related to pigmentation can include freckles (ephelides), moles (nevi), age or sun spots (senile & solar lentingo), post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIHP), melasma (chloasma or ‘pregnancy mask’) and birthmarks. Pigmentation can be classified into epidermal (superficial), dermal (deep), and mixed. Pigmentation can be influenced by hormones, genetics, general ageing, sun damage, and skin trauma.

At AASC, we believe in a personalised and holistic approach to excess pigmentation that combines medically proven treatments with active prevention. We understand that your skin is unique. For this reason, we always customise a treatment plan and homecare prescription so that you can achieve the best possible results.