Pigmentation

Our specialists at Light Touch Clinic provide effective treatment for skin pigmentation, restoring an even skin tone.

About Pigmentation

The colouring of your skin, known as pigmentation, is determined by the amount of melanin your skin cells produce. When there is an issue with skin pigmentation, it typically stems from disruptions in the steady production of melanin, leading to skin discolouration. This discolouration can manifest as darker patches, known as hyperpigmentation, or lighter patches, known as hypopigmentation, each caused by different factors.

Hyperpigmentation commonly occurs in areas where the skin is most exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders, and chest. This condition is often due to sun exposure, which can cause age spots or sun spots, and melasma, where small darkened patches of skin develop. Changes in pigmentation can also be due to hormonal changes, especially those seen by a woman in pregnancy.

Hypopigmentation results in lighter skin patches due to decreased melanin production. This condition can appear as small patches or more widespread areas on the face or body. Hypopigmentation is often attributed to genetics, certain medical conditions, or skin injuries such as burns.

Book a consultation with our experts at Light Touch Clinic to discuss the various treatment options at our clinic in Surrey. We will assess your individual case and create a treatment that is bespoke to you.

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Recommended Treatments

IPL

Intense pulsed light treatment that helps uneven skin tone and rejuvenates the skin by reducing pigmentation and thread (spider) veins.

Doctor Prescribed Prescription-Only Medication

Depending on the cause of your pigmentation, medications can be prescribed by our aesthetic doctors.

Tixel Skin Treatment

Tixel is a versatile skin treatment designed to counteract various ageing-related conditions through skin resurfacing for a rejuvenated appearance.

INTRAcel

Intracel combines microneedling with radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production and improve the texture and appearance of the skin.

Dermalux LED Light Terapy

The Dermalux LED lamp delivers controlled wavelengths of red, blue and infrared light into the skin, at the required depth, to target cells damaged by UV radiation.

HydraFacial

Through a combination of powerful and nourishing ingredients, Hydrafacial treatment uses 6 stages of skin cleansing treatment to revive the look and feel of your skin.

Mesotherapy

Skin rejuvenation using ultrafine needles to precisely deliver a potent blend of naturally revitalising substances directly to the skin.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP treatment harnesses the power of your own blood in order to treat a variety of concerns. PRP can be used to improve the appearance of ageing skin, skin injuries and scars.

Polynucleotides Skin Rejuvenation

Polynucleotide injections offer patients an entirely new form of anti-ageing injectables, reversing the signs of ageing and skin damage from within.

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Meet The Light Touch Team

Natalie Geary

Dr Natalie Geary

CEO / Medical Director

Hayley Toogood

Hayley Toogood

Emerald Lead / Front of House

Sammy Wilson

Sammy Wilson

Senior Aesthetician

Pigmentation – Frequently Asked Questions

This refers to the colour of the skin, which is mainly determined by the presence of melanin, a natural pigment produced by specialised cells called melanocytes. Melanin provides colour to the skin, hair, and eyes, and its production can vary among people, resulting in a wide range of skin tones.

The most common types include:

  • Hyperpigmentation: This is darkened patches of skin resulting from excess melanin production, including conditions like melasma, acanthosis nigricans and age spots.
  • Hypopigmentation: Where skin loses its colour, leading to conditions such as vitiligo, where patches of skin become lighter due to the destruction of melanocytes.
  • Freckles: Small brown spots that are usually genetic and can become more pronounced with sun exposure.
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: Occurs after skin injuries or conditions such as acne.

  • Genetic Predisposition – Family history can influence the likelihood of developing pigmentation issues.
  • Hormonal Changes – Fluctuations in hormones, especially during pregnancy, can lead to conditions like melasma, often referred to as the “mask of pregnancy.”
  • Sun Exposure – Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause hyperpigmentation by prompting melanocytes to produce excess melanin.
  • Medications – Certain medications may trigger pigmentation changes as a side effect.
  • Skin Injuries – Trauma to the skin, such as cuts or inflammation, can result in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, where darker patches form after the skin heals.
  • Environmental Influences – Pollution and other environmental factors can impact skin health and pigmentation.
  • Individual Factors – Skin type, ethnicity, and underlying health conditions can increase susceptibility to pigmentation changes.

Topical treatments such as hydroquinone, retinoids, and vitamin C can help lighten hyperpigmented areas by inhibiting melanin production and promoting cell turnover.

Chemical peels, laser therapy, and microdermabrasion are professional procedures that can also reduce pigmentation by exfoliating the skin and targeting deeper layers.

Protecting yourself from the sun by using broad-spectrum sunscreen daily is also important to prevent further pigmentation from UV exposure. Maintaining a healthy skincare routine can help in effectively managing and reducing skin pigmentation issues.

At Light Touch Clinic, we offer a range of treatments to help with skin pigmentation issues. Contact us to book a consultation.

At Light Touch Clinic, we offer a wide range of effective aesthetic treatments to help deal with skin pigmentation:

  • IPL Treatment: This treatment delivers intense pulses of light to generate heat and destroy the pigmented cells.
  • PRP Treatment: This treatment releases growth factors from platelets, activating fibroblasts responsible for collagen production, which improves uneven pigmentation.
  • Polynucleotides Skin Boosters: Derived from ultra-purified DNA fractions, polynucleotides stimulate fibroblast production, increasing collagen by up to 47% and enhancing dermis health and thickness by 52% within 23 days.
  • Hydrafacial: A medical-grade treatment that provides deep cleansing and exfoliation, helping to brighten skin tone and reduce pigmentation irregularities.
  • Tixel Skin Treatment: By creating a controlled thermal injury, Tixel promotes overall skin rejuvenation, aiding in the reduction of pigmentation issues and resulting in a refreshed, revitalised appearance.
  • INTRAcel: This treatment effectively addresses the signs of ageing and skin damage while boosting essential proteins and minerals in the skin, promoting overall skin health and helping to reduce pigmentation concerns.
  • LED Light Therapy: This penetrates beneath the skin to re-energise skin cells and restore their function.
  • Mesotherapy: This uses ultrafine needles to precisely deliver a potent blend of naturally rejuvenating substances, including vitamins & minerals, enzymes, hormones and plant extracts directly to the skin.

Depending on the cause of your pigmentation, we also offer Doctor Prescribed Prescription medication.

Why Choose Light Touch Clinic?

Our clients choose our multi award-winning Surrey based clinic because we offer:

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Outstanding yet natural results

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Highly qualified expert therapists

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Clean and comfortable environment

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Friendly and relaxed atmosphere