Clinical Facials: Solutions for problem pigmentation

Pigmentation can be hard to get rid of, whether it’s freckles, sun spots or post-inflammatory acne marks you’re dealing with. Target those pesky blotches and get brighter skin with these medical-grade facials!

Hollywood Laser Peel

For that much-wanted glow and radiance before an event or a party, try this popular laser treatment at The Belle Clinic. Safe for most skin types, the gentle FDA-approved laser promises to rejuvenate the skin by evening out skin tone and reducing pigmentation and acne scars, while smoothening fine lines and reducing enlarged pores. Results can be seen after just one session and only one hour is needed, which explains why the treatment is great as a lunchtime pickme-up or pre-event fix.

A numbing cream is first applied on your face and left on for around 15 minutes. Then, a light layer of Spectra Carbon Lotion is applied before the laser starts. The laser is used to effectively target melanin in the skin cells, which is the main cause of pigmentation. As this laser is gentle on the skin, multiple passes are made during the course of each session for best results.

The first pass sets the special carbon lotion onto the skin, and subsequent passes lightly remove the lotion, heating the dermis at the same time, while lightly ablating the top layer of dead skin to reveal brighter and smoother skin. The dermis is also heated up at the same time, stimulating collagen production. You’ll hear some snapping sounds as this occurs, and feel a warm tingling sensation. There is minimal downtime for this treatment (a slight redness that goes away in a few hours), which can also be done as a monthly maintenance facial.

The Belle Clinic

#03-02 Mediplex @ SBF Center

160 Robinson Road

6444 8108 | thebelleclinic.com/laserpeel.html

HydraFacial

This medical-grade facial combines gentle cleansing, exfoliation and extraction with hydrating and antioxidant benefits, so you can expect clearer and brighter skin without recovery time.

Offered at W Skin & Laser Clinic, the popular facial promises to improve concerns like oily and acne-prone skin, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation and brown spots. It also works equally well as a maintenance facial for all skin types.

In the treatment, vortex technology is used to cleanse the pores and lift away impurities, while hydrating the skin with a nutrient-rich solution. As the vortex effect is designed to easily dislodge blackheads and whiteheads, extraction is quick and painless – unlike the manual extraction process at many salons. Next, the patented HydroPeel tip gently exfoliates dead skin cells without any irritation, resulting in even and painless skin resurfacing results. This prepares the skin for the final step, where powerful skincare ingredients get absorbed. With its spiral-like design, the Vortex-Fusion device infuses hydrating solutions and potent antioxidants into the skin, resulting in a clearer and more even complexion after just one treatment.

With a series of sessions, the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation is reduced. Monthly treatments are recommended to maintain the effects and keep breakouts at bay, especially for those with oily and acne-prone skin.

W Skin & Laser Clinic

#06-28/29 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road

6570 2528 | wskinandlaser.com

Pigmentation Repair Treatment

This indulgent 90-minute facial at Bio Aesthetic uses medical-grade lactic acid to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells without taking away moisture. Combined with a powerful cocktail of alpha arbutin (a brightening agent) and oligopeptides (amino acids), the potent formula reduces melanin production while fading freckles and spots.

After cleansing and toning, a brightening peel is applied. Formulated with lactic acid, the peel helps to lighten age spots, blemishes and melasma while improving overall skin tone. Lactic acid is suitable for all skin types, but it’s especially ideal for dry skin. This is because it has a film-forming capacity that reduces epidermal water loss.

Next, a brightening formula is applied. This is followed by a cryotherapy treatment using a vitamin C serum to boost the brightening effects. Cryotherapy helps the skin to better absorb the active ingredients and speed up the repair process. Rounding up the pampering facial are a hyaluronic acid and vitamin C mask for a clearer and more radiant complexion.

Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic

#03-01 Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road 6333 4566 | baclinic.sg bioaesthetic.com.sg