Dermamelan Hyperpigmentation

What is Hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is a condition where the skin produces excessive amounts of pigment (melanin) in a particular area, causing the skin to darken. This is usually a noticeable ‘patch’ or ‘area’ of darker colour which patients find quite unpleasant. People with naturally darker skin tones (e.g. those of Asian, Mediterranean, or African descent) are especially prone to hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation can be caused by a number of issues. Common contributing factors include:

  • Sun damage
  • Skin injuries or inflammation
  • Acne
  • Ageing process
  • A range of medical conditions or diseases

There are a number of types of pigmentation, including:

  • Melasma – patchy, dark pigmentation of the skin
  • Chloasma – patchy brown facial discoloration (this often occurs with hormonal changes such as pregnancy, menopause or contraception)
  • Lentigo – small pigmented spots
  • Post-inflammatory

Preventing Hyperpigmentation

The first and most important treatment is to prevent hyperpigmentation from occurring. This means wearing a high factor mineral-based sunscreen year round. By blocking the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, the melanocytes producing pigment are not stimulated into producing the pigmentation, which should help to stop the problem from getting worse.

For those who want to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation please ask for treatment options.

What is the Dermamelan method and how does it work?

Dermamelan is the medical depigmenting method that efficiently and progressively eliminates spots by acting on the accumulation of pigment in the skin and on the root of the problem, providing a comprehensive and long-lasting outcome.

The treatment consists of:

  • Skin Preparation Kit
  • Prep peel in the Clinic-Melanostop Peel
  • Dermamelan Mask treatment in the clinic
  • Homecare product to use at home

De-Pigmentation Kit- to prepare the skin prior treatment the client should use the prep kit AM & PM for a minimum of 15 days before the treatment

  • Brightening foam
  • Brightening concentrate
  • Melan Tran3x gel cream
  • Melan 130+pigment control

Then, have a melanostop peel in the clinic 48 hours prior to Dermamelan. This will help minimise downtime and prepare the skin for
the treatment.

Finally, the Dermamelan mask treatment in the clinic. First your skin will be cleansed and de-greased, then Dermamelan mask will be applied and on top of it-Ion mask. This will create occlusion and let the product penetrate deeper.

You will have to keep it for 4 hours. After the time elapsed, you will remove the Ion mask first, then the product with cool water and soft face cloth.

On the day of your treatment, you will receive home care pack to products, and you will have to use it for 4 months with a continuous depigmenting action and long-term regulation of pigment overproduction.

  • Maintenance cream
  • Melan recovery
  • Melan 130+ Pigment control

Dermamelan Programme at Clinicbe, London

A Dermamelan may be combined with other treatments. The timing of any combination of treatments will be agreed upon during consultation.

Key points

  • 30 minutes treatment time
  • Single or double mask application depending on consultation
  • Frequency of treatment to be discussed on consultation
  • Peeling 3 – 10 days
  • Post treatment side effects may include redness, swelling and irritation

Dermamelan Hyperpigmentation Treatment FAQ

Your practitioner will have recommended after care products designed to work in harmony with the peels you are having and it is very important to follow the skin care routine that has been discussed.

DAY 1 – The Dermamelan mask application

Using a gentle facial cleanser and plenty of clean water and a soft face cloth you should remove the Ion
Mask . Next, apply the Melan Recovery 130+ only for the rest of the day.

Day 2 and 3

Apply throughout Day 2 and Day 3

  • Brightening foam (from prep kit)
  • Melan recovery (Dermamelan home care pack)
  • Melan 130+ pigment control (Dermamelan home care pack)

Day 4 and for the next 4 months

  • Brightening foam AM & PM
  • Dermamelan maintenance cream AM & PM
  • Melan recovery AM
  • Melan 130+ AM

Month 5 onwards

  • Dermamelan maintenance cream PM

Top tips during first 4 weeks

  • Don’t expose to heat
  • No picking and flicking
  • No over application
  • Dermamelan Maintenance cream (pea size amount). Starting from most affected areas.

We strive to fully satisfy our patients with each treatment. If you have any question about your treatment, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We will arrange for a follow-up assessment if necessary.

If you experience any symptoms beyond those mentioned, please contact us at your earliest opportunity for advice and support. In case of emergency or systematic symptoms please visit your local Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.

Your practitioner will have recommended suitable after care products, which are designed to work in harmony with the peels you are having. It is very important to follow the skin care routine that has been discussed.

It is vital that you protect your skin from the damage that UVA and UVB rays cause by using a sufficient UVA/UVB cream. Your practitioner will have recommended suitable products. Apply these daily, even during winter.

As well as improving hyperpigmentation, many clients may see improvement in other areas too, such as:

  • reduced pore size
  • improvement to greasy skin
  • improved sun damage
  • nicer skin texture
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