Skin Pigmentation Treatments Melbourne | The DOC Cosmetic Clinic

Skin Pigmentation Treatment at The DOC Clinic Melbourne

At The DOC Clinic, skin pigmentation concerns may be discussed during a consultation. Depending on your individual needs, a number of options can be considered, including:

RevLite (Nd:YAG and 532nm) laser
Cosmeceutical skin care products
Dermapen skin needling
Exion (RF and Clear)
MDerma skin needling device
Cutera Laser Genesis
Fraxel (for age spots and freckles)
IPL (for age spots)
Cutera Excel V Plus (532nm Dermastat for superficial pigmented lesions) – including the CoolView handpiece (2 mm – 16 mm spot sizes for freckles and sun-related pigmentation on the face and body) and the 2 mm Dermastat (532 nm) for select benign superficial pigmented lesions such as solar lentigos, benign naevi (moles), and DPN

Suitability and treatment planning will depend on your skin type, history, and goals, and these will be explained at your consultation.

How Do We Approach Treatment?

After reviewing your history and examining your skin, Dr Ed Omarjee can discuss suitable options for pigmentation concerns. This may include laser treatments, facial peels, or cosmeceutical products. The most appropriate plan will depend on your individual skin type and condition.

To learn more, you can book a consultation with Dr Ed Omarjee at The DOC Clinic in Hoppers Crossing, conveniently located for Werribee and Point Cook.

What Is Skin Pigmentation?

Skin colour is determined by melanin, a pigment that varies in concentration from person to person. Melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, so exposure to sunlight can increase melanin production. Higher levels of melanin result in darker skin tones.

Irregular pigmentation can occur for different reasons, including sun exposure, genetics, hormonal changes (such as during pregnancy), certain medications (for example, oral contraceptive pills), skin damage, or inflammation.

Pigmentation can take the form of:

Hypopigmentation: Reduced melanin, which may cause lighter patches of skin.
Hyperpigmentation: Excess melanin, leading to darker patches of skin.
Birthmarks
Freckles
Age spots (sometimes called liver spots)
Melasma (larger dark patches, also known as chloasma or the “mask of pregnancy”)
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (changes after skin trauma or inflammation)
DPN (Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra)

Types of Skin Pigmentation Treatment

At The DOC Clinic, a range of non-surgical treatment options may be discussed for pigmentation concerns, including hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. Following a consultation, suitable approaches can be recommended based on your skin type and condition.

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Cosmeceuticals

Cosmeceutical skincare may include creams and lotions with concentrated ingredients. These are sometimes discussed in relation to supporting skin health and managing pigmentation.

Fraxel Dual (1927/1550nm)

Fraxel is a fractional laser technology that uses columns of light to target selected areas of the skin while leaving surrounding tissue unaffected. It may be considered for concerns such as freckles, age spots, and sun-related changes. The number of sessions required can vary and will be discussed during consultation.

Q-Switch Laser (RevLite – 1064/532nm)

RevLite is a Q-Switch laser system often used in pigmentation management. It delivers short pulses of energy that can be directed at conditions such as melasma or age spots. The most suitable wavelength and settings depend on the concern being addressed.

Fotona Dynamis – Erbium (2940nm)

The Fotona Erbium laser delivers light energy absorbed by water in the skin, which can remove thin surface layers under controlled settings. This may be discussed in relation to pigmentation and texture.

Dermapen (Skin Needling)

Skin needling devices such as Dermapen are sometimes used in pigmentation treatment. The device creates controlled micro-channels in the skin, which activate the skin’s natural repair responses. This may be considered for concerns such as pigmentation, texture, or scarring.

Exion Needling (RF and Clear modes): Exion combines radiofrequency (RF) microneedling with a Clear mode that can be considered in some cases for superficial pigment reduction, tone improvement, and skin quality support. Suitability for Exion will depend on your skin type, history, and the pigment concern being addressed.

Cutera Laser Treatments

Laser Genesis (Cutera XEO):May be considered in relation to tone and texture.
Cutera Limelight (IPL):Sometimes used for lighter pigmentation such as age spots and sun-related discolouration. Suitability depends on your skin type, as not all devices are recommended for all tones. This system offers two handpieces for pigmentation-related concerns:
CoolView handpiece (2 mm – 16 mm spot sizes): often discussed for treating freckles, sun-related pigmentation, and diffuse sun damage on the face and body.
2 mm Dermastat (532 nm): typically used for select benign superficial pigmented lesions such as solar lentigos, benign naevi (moles), and DPN.

Suitability for each Cutera Excel V Plus mode will be assessed during consultation based on skin type, pigment type, and treatment goals.

For details on treatment suitability, aftercare, and pricing, please contact The DOC Clinic to arrange a consultation.

Financing

The DOC Clinic is a private specialist clinic. Fees charged are in line with AMA recommended rates for specialist consultations. The fee may vary according to the service provided to you on the day you are seen. We require full payment on the day of consultation, and accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa and MasterCard.

Some consultations and/or treatments may attract a Medicare rebate. If so, we will provide a receipt with the relevant Medicare item number. With this receipt, you can visit your local Medicare/Centrelink office, or download the Medicare app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, then follow the instructions for claiming a Medicare eligible consult, service or treatment. The DOC Clinic DOES NOT process Medicare claims at the clinic.

Medicare Website

A Medicare rebate may apply for skin pigmentation consultations, as they involve a medical skin assessment, but not to the treatment itself.

Skin Pigmentation

Before & After Gallery

* Results will vary from person to person and with various degrees of efficacy.

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