Pigmentation Laser Treatment Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Pigmentation refers to the discoloration or darkening of the skin, often caused by excess melanin. Common causes include sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes, and skin inflammation. Conditions like age spots, sun spots, and melasma are common types of pigmentation.

Most clients notice visible improvement after 2-3 sessions, depending on the severity of the pigmentation. A tailored treatment plan will be created for you, ensuring optimal results for your skin.

Laser treatment is generally well-tolerated, with most clients describing it as a mild warming sensation. The treatment is non-invasive, and no anaesthesia is required, making it a comfortable option for many.

There is typically no downtime after pigmentation treatment. You may experience mild redness or a slight tingling sensation, but these usually subside within a few hours. You can resume your normal activities immediately.

The Lynton Excelight™ is suitable for most skin types. However, a consultation and patch test are essential to ensure the treatment is safe and effective for your specific skin type and pigmentation concerns.

Pigmentation is a broad term for any variation in skin colour. Hyperpigmentation refers specifically to areas darker than the surrounding skin caused by excess melanin production, and this is what our pigmentation laser treatment is designed to address. Melasma is a distinct condition, causing larger, often symmetrical patches — typically on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip — that is strongly linked to hormonal changes. Because melasma can be made worse by heat and light-based treatments, we do not treat melasma at this clinic. If you have melasma, we'd recommend speaking with your GP or a dermatologist about suitable options. If your concern is more to do with redness or visible blood vessels rather than pigmentation, our vascular lesion treatment may be more appropriate — and if you're unsure whether your pigmentation is melasma or another form of hyperpigmentation, Charlotte can assess this during your consultation.

Laser treatment breaks down existing excess pigmentation effectively, but pigmentation can return if the underlying triggers remain — particularly sun exposure. Daily SPF use is essential both during and after your treatment course. Please note that we do not treat melasma at this clinic, as laser and IPL treatments can potentially aggravate this hormonally driven condition. If you have melasma, we'd recommend consulting your GP or a dermatologist for appropriate management.

Yes — this is non-negotiable. Sun exposure both before and after laser treatment can worsen pigmentation and significantly reduce the effectiveness of your results. You should apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day throughout your treatment course and for several months afterwards, even on cloudy days.

Yes. Pigmentation can be treated on the face, neck, décolletage, hands, arms, and other body areas. The hands and décolletage are particularly common areas for sun spots and age spots, and these respond well to Lynton Excelight treatment. Charlotte will assess each area individually during your consultation. If you are also looking to address overall skin tone and radiance, our IllumiFacial treatment combines IPL with deep exfoliation for a comprehensive skin rejuvenation result.

It is important that any pigmented lesions are assessed before laser treatment to rule out anything that requires medical attention. Charlotte's background as a Registered Nurse means she is well placed to evaluate your skin carefully during your consultation. If there is any concern about a particular lesion, she will advise you accordingly before proceeding. If your dark spots have been left behind by acne or breakouts, it is also worth reading about our laser acne treatment, which can address both the active cause and the resulting pigmentation.