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Pigmentation and uneven skin tone are common concerns we see across all ages and skin types. These changes happen when melanin—the pigment that gives skin its colour—is produced in excess or unevenly distributed. Triggers can range from sun exposure and hormones to skin inflammation and genetics.
Pigmentation issues like age spots and freckles are caused by changes in melanin production—the pigment that gives skin its colour. Here’s how it works:
Understanding these causes helps our dermatologists at Scars & Lasers tailor the right treatments to fade pigmentation safely and effectively.
(Available on Excel V and Excel V Plus)
Best for
Mild cases or isolated vessels.
How It Works
The long-pulse Nd:YAG laser emits energy at a wavelength absorbed by haemoglobin in blood vessels. This heat causes the targeted vessels to collapse, effectively treating both surface red veins and deeper blue veins.
Results
Treated vessels may disappear immediately or gradually fade over several weeks.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
More severe cases or large areas of visible facial veins and redness, particularly in rosacea.
How It Works
This approach layers multiple vascular-targeting technologies in one session, including:
Results
Effectively reduces visible veins, diffuse redness, and facial flushing commonly seen in rosacea.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
Stimulating collagen and vascular remodelling to reduce persistent skin redness.
How It Works
Often recommended in combination with vascular laser or BBL treatments to enhance skin healing, texture, and redness reduction.
At Scars & Lasers, we understand that pigmentation can appear for many different reasons. Most pigmentation issues are due to an overproduction or uneven distribution of melanin—the pigment that gives skin its colour.
Here are the common causes we see:
Melasma is a common form of facial pigmentation, typically appearing as blotchy, brown or greyish patches on the cheeks, forehead, jawline, and upper lip. It mainly affects women, particularly those with medium to dark skin tones.
Common triggers include:
At Scars & Lasers, we identify whether the pigment sits in the upper layer (epidermis) or deeper layers of the skin (dermis), as this determines which laser or treatment approach is most effective.
Solar lentigines are flat, brown spots caused by long-term sun exposure. Unlike freckles, they usually appear later in life and don’t fade without treatment.
These spots commonly show up on:
We treat solar lentigines using world-class laser and energy-based technologies that specifically target excess pigmentation with minimal downtime.
Seborrhoeic keratoses (also known as senile keratoses) are benign, wart-like growths that tend to appear with age. They can range in colour from light brown to dark black and often have a waxy, slightly raised surface.
While harmless, they can be removed for cosmetic reasons. Scars & Lasers offers safe and effective removal using advanced dermatological devices.
Freckles are small, flat, light-to-dark brown spots that are most often seen in individuals with lighter skin tones. They are caused by genetics and sun exposure.
Freckles:
Laser treatments and sun protection can help manage their appearance if desired.
We offer a range of medical-grade treatments tailored to the cause and depth of your pigmentation:
Every treatment plan is customised by our dermatologists based on your skin type and pigmentation type.
At Scars & Lasers, we believe effective skincare is the foundation of good results. Our dermatologists may recommend:
An accurate diagnosis is the first step. We combine clinical-grade skincare with laser and energy-based treatments to give you the best chance of long-term results.
