Hyperpigmentation appears on the skin with age and is largely the result of prolonged exposure of the skin to sunlight. Laser discoloration removal is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unsightly stains. At Medical Clinic Podhale Art, we remove discolorations using one of the most modern lasers.

Skin discoloration is a common problem that affects more women than men. Most of them are formed on the face, neckline and hands, i.e. parts of the body most exposed to UV rays. They are the result of excessive production of melanin, which is the natural pigment of the skin, produced by cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes have long projections through which they connect with epidermal cells – keratinocytes – and transmit to them oval bodies containing pigment (melanosomes). The shade of our skin, which is genetically determined, depends on the number and activity of melanocytes.

The main causes of pigmentation changes on the skin include:

• excessive exposure of the skin to the sun’s rays,
• hormonal disorders, diseases of the thyroid gland, liver, ovaries or adrenal glands,
• hormonal contraception,
• the use of drugs, herbs or cosmetics containing photosensitizing compounds (e.g. retinol, St. John’s wort, fragrances),
• skin inflammations,
• skin injuries,
• aging of the skin (so-called “age spots”).

Post-inflammatory discoloration is removed with laser in our clinic.

Melanocytes are located in the basal layer of the epidermis and this is where the laser energy is concentrated. When its beam penetrates the skin, numerous microchannels are formed, creating small damages in the stratum corneum. It is thanks to this that the energy gets to where the melanocytes are located. After the treatment, the skin is slightly swollen, reddened and small scabs may appear, but when they fall off naturally (they cannot be picked off), pigmentation changes are reduced, and the skin becomes more tense and rejuvenated.

For a few days, you should avoid agents that additionally irritate the skin, UV rays, and take care of the appropriate level of hydration. Detailed information on post-treatment care will be provided by the specialist who performed it.

• Skin discoloration of any type.
• Acne, post-inflammatory and other scars.
• Pigmentation changes, e.g. melasma or hyperpigmentation.
• Actinic keratosis.
• Uneven, unsightly skin tone.
• Stretch marks.
• Incorrect skin texture.

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Photodermatoses (skin diseases that are associated with hypersensitivity to UV radiation).
• The use of photosensitizing drugs (e.g. steroids or antibiotics) and photosensitizing herbs (e.g. calendula, plantain or St. John’s wort).
• Theuse of retinoids.
• Diabetes.
• Skin cancers.
• Fresh tan (natural, after a tanning bed or resulting from the use of self-tanners or self-tanning creams).
• Inflammation of the skin.
• Recent peels.

Laser discoloration removal Zakopane – Medical Clinic Podhale Art Cosmetology Center, Chramcówki 7, phone no. +48 570 401 401