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 advanced medical laser facilities for the removal of pigment spots. This is beneficial for you, as in some cases it is necessary to combine multiple laser technologies to achieve the desired result.
Sun damage, pigment spots, and freckles often occur as a result of sun damage to the skin; these can be effectively reduced or completely removed following 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 develop after many years of sun exposure can be removed from the face, chest, and hands. Melasma should not be treated like ordinary sunspots. IPL and high-intensity pigment lasers can worsen melasma in some people. In selected patients, a low-energy 1064 nm laser may be considered following a skin analysis, diagnosis, and a plan for sun protection and maintenance.
Medical skin program is an alternative
Laser treatment isn't always the best option for correcting uneven skin tone and other skin pigmentation issues. We carry the medical skincare lines from ZO Medical.
ZO Medical offers excellent topical (cream) skincare products for treating and reducing skin pigmentation issues.
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 place protective goggles over your eyes to shield them from the light. We will then apply a cooling gel to your skin to make the treatment more comfortable for you; however, you may still feel a slight discomfort during the procedure.
Some people describe the sensation as a rubber band snapping against your skin. This is a sensation 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.
