Combined Treatments for Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless, darkening of the skin where excess melanin (pigment) collects in patches or spots. It can appear as scattered freckles, sun spots, larger patches, or post-blemish marks and occurs on any skin tone. Common types include post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), marks after acne, eczema, bites or irritation; sun/age spots (solar lentigines), UV-induced flat brown spots on the face, hands and décolletage; melasma, symmetrical, map-like patches (often on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip) influenced by UV, heat and hormones; and post-procedural PIH, pigment after aggressive treatments, more likely on darker skin tones if not tailored.

At TE Clinic South London (Traitements Esthetiques) in Crystal Palace, we begin with a clinical assessment—medical history, Fitzpatrick skin type, pigment pattern, triggers, skincare review and baseline photos—then create a phased plan that may include tailored in-clinic treatments such as chemical peels (AHA/BHA/TCA or blended) to lift surface pigment and accelerate turnover, microneedling at controlled depths to improve texture and post-acne marks (used cautiously in PIH-prone skin with adjusted parameters and strict SPF), and skin boosters (e.g., polynucleotides, Jalupro Classic) to support skin quality and resilience as adjuncts for overall tone and hydration.