Pigmentation, especially in the face area, brings considerable aesthetic discomfort, mainly to the fairer sex. Women always watch their appearance and any change is fraught with psychological and emotional problems. And the appearance of hypermelanoses on the face always causes inconvenience, since pigment spots can hardly be hidden there.
In order to get rid of hyperpigmentation, it is necessary not only to remove all spots, but also to identify the cause of their occurrence. And then take measures to prevent possible relapses.
Methods of complex therapy
Hypermelanosis is congenital, inherited, and also acquired. It can occur with excessive exposure to the sun or in a solarium, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, but in most cases, the appearance of age spots signal the presence of problems with internal organs. This may be associated with such serious diseases as melanoma, hepatitis A, phenylketonuria, tuberous sclerosis and others. That is why when such spots appear, it is necessary to consult a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination of the whole organism.
Medicines that are prescribed by a specialist are primarily aimed at eliminating the symptoms of the primary disease. In case of liver diseases, this is a mandatory diet program, choleretic drugs, and sometimes even blood transfusion.
In tuberous sclerosis, it is always the use of nitrosepam, clonazepam and corticosteroid drugs that control the functioning of the central nervous system.
Only after undergoing complex treatment and having determined that the appearance of age spots is not caused by malfunctions in the internal organs, you can contact a dermatologist or cosmetologist to remove age spots.
Methods for removing age spots
To remove age spots, there are many different methods that a cosmetologist can offer: chemical peeling, biorevitalization, mesotherapy, photo-removal of age spots, laser resurfacing and dermabrasion.
There are three types of chemical peels: superficial, deep or medium. Superficial peeling will not achieve the desired result, as it can only slightly lighten the stain, and not completely get rid of it. Medium and deep peels are the most effective in this regard, but they are very painful and can cause serious complications.
Biorevitalization implies the introduction of hyaluronic acid under the skin, which induces the body to produce new cells. Such a procedure will help not only get rid of pigmentation, but also rejuvenate.
Mesotherapy also involves injecting subcutaneously some drugs that help lighten the skin. They regulate the synthesis of melanin in melanocytes, which also helps in getting rid of age spots.
Laser resurfacing has a deeper effect and helps to cope even with age spots.
Dermabrasion is a procedure in which abrasive substances are applied to the skin. The result of this action is the removal of the top layer of the skin and the accelerated appearance of new layers. Pigmentation is hidden behind new cells of the epidermis.
Phototherapy or the removal of age spots with a flash is the most effective and most effective way at present. With it, you can even get rid of old age spots that appeared on the body for a long time.
Photoremoval of age spots
Photoremoval of a pigment spot can occur in two ways: AFT technology and IPL technology. The latter is a procedure in which the affected areas are exposed to pulsed broadband intense light without ultraviolet radiation. The energy of such a beam is absorbed by the skin, resulting in the destruction of melanin, which accordingly relieves the skin from excess pigmentation.
The first technology is based on the action of the light flux on collagen molecules, as a result of which old dead collagen cells are destroyed, which contributes to the normalization of metabolism in melanocytes.
Contraindications to this method are:
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- diabetes mellitus and other chronic diseases;
- epileptic seizures;
- increased likelihood of keloid scars;
- the presence of autoimmune diseases;
- oncological diseases;
- infectious and inflammatory processes, especially with an increase in body temperature;
- dermatological diseases at the site of the procedure.
In order for the procedure to be successful, do not forget about the proper preparation for it. Approximately two weeks before photorejuvenation, it is prohibited:
- take sunbaths and visit the solarium;
- undergo a chemical peel.
Three days before photo-removal of pigmentation, refuse to visit pools, saunas or baths. You need to know that the skin cannot be treated with any alcohol-containing solutions throughout the course of photorejuvenation.
After the procedure, you should also follow a few simple rules so that the effect is better:
- within two weeks it is strictly forbidden to visit solariums and be exposed to direct sunlight;
- perform chemical peels or any other dermatological procedures;
- hot baths should not be taken within three days after photorejuvenation, and public pools, baths or saunas should not be visited;
- be sure to use sunscreen with a protection factor of at least thirty-five before going out;
- refuse alcohol-containing cosmetics.
To achieve a lasting effect, you should undergo a set of procedures consisting of three to four sessions of photorejuvenation with an interval of about three weeks.
Summing up
Photoremoval of age spots is one of the most advanced technologies for getting rid of excess pigmentation on the skin. It does not require any special medical preparations, only the implementation of the recommendations of a specialist. A wonderful bonus to lightening the skin will be the effect of rejuvenation. However, it is worth remembering that pigmentation can cause serious diseases, so before deciding on the procedure, you should consult a dermatologist and undergo a full course of examination.
In addition, the photorejuvenation procedure itself also has a number of contraindications and requires expert advice before the procedure. If all the recommendations are followed, your skin will shine, because this procedure will not only get rid of age spots, but also even out the complexion, help improve the surface and texture of the skin.