What is a pigment spot?
Pigment spots (hyperpigmentation) is a collective term (not a diagnosis) for a spot on the skin that is darker or lighter than the surrounding skin.
Read more about pigment spots and the different types here: Pigment spots on the skin
Our lasers can remove most types of pigment spots
We have one of Norway's largest and most modern medical laser parks for removing pigment spots. This is good for you, as in some cases it is necessary to combine several laser technologies to achieve the desired result.
Sun damage, pigment spots, and freckles often occur after sun damage to the skin, but these can be effectively reduced or completely removed after treatment with Dye-VL, IPL, or KTP.
Couperose, or dilated capillaries/telangiectasia, and redness can be effectively removed with IPL, sometimes in combination with our Nd-Yag laser.
Age spots or liver spots that appear after many years of sun exposure can be removed from the face, chest, and hands. Melasma, hormonal pigmentation in the skin, should never be treated with IPL or laser, as this can make the melasma more prominent. We can offer other effective treatments for this condition.
Medical skin program is an alternative
Laser treatment is not always the best option for removing uneven skin tone and other pigmentation problems. We offer medical skin care programs from ZO Medical.
ZO Medical has excellent topical (cream) skin care programs for removing and reducing pigmentation problems.
How we treat your pigment spots
We will first evaluate your skin problem, preferably with a Visia skin analysis to map your skin and give you a correct assessment of your pigmentation problem. We will then go through the treatment process so that you have a complete understanding of what will happen before, during, and after the treatment.
Before the treatment itself, we will cleanse your skin and you will be given glasses to protect your eyes from the light. We will then apply a cold gel to your skin to make the treatment more comfortable for you, but you will still feel a little discomfort during the treatment itself.
Some people describe the pain as feeling like a rubber band being snapped against your skin. This is a pain that most people can tolerate without any problems.
Removal of pigment spots and melasma is performed at our clinics in Bergen city center and at Knarvik Senter.
Link to article about pigment spots on the website Lommelegen.no: Pigment spots
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
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1. How many treatments will I need?
This varies greatly from problem to problem and from person to person, but in most cases, 2-3 treatments at 2-3 week intervals will be sufficient.
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2. What should I consider before treatment?
- Avoid sun exposure for one month prior to treatment, and the treated area must also be kept out of the sun for one month after treatment. This also applies to solariums and self-tanning creams.
- Avoid strong creams/acids such as vitamin A acid and retinol approximately one week before treatment.
- Please inform us if you are taking medication that makes you sensitive to light, as you will not be able to undergo the treatment.
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3. Who can receive treatment
- Everyone except those with the darkest skin types or those with melasma. Please contact us for other options for pigment treatment.
- We do not treat those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- In some cases, we recommend consultation with a dermatologist before any treatment if the pigment is not typical sun damage/solar lentigo.
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4. What to expect after treatment
Sometimes immediately or within 48 hours, the pigment that has been treated will become darker and darker. It will look like a "thin" crust that will flake off after 4-7 days.
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5. How should I treat my skin afterwards?
We recommend cleansing your skin as usual, and using an aftercare cream such as Aquaphore from Eucerin. You can continue to use your usual skin care products as soon as your skin has healed. Remember to use sunscreen, as the treated area will be "new" and vulnerable skin for the first few weeks after treatment, and can easily become sunburned and suffer new sun damage.
