WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION AND SUN DAMAGE ON THE FACE?

Sun damage is a common form of hyperpigmentation – it presents as dark patches on the skin, known as sun spots, Liver Spots or age spots which are caused by UV sun damage on the face or ageing. The best treatment for sun damage is Laser pigmentation removal.
Beauty in A Flash Clinic provides laser pigmentation removal treatment using our "LYNTON LUMINA LASER” The IPL laser is attracted to the darker pigment, against a lighter background (skin) it shatters the pigment and draws it to the surface, looking instantly darker, drying up overnight & becoming what we call “MICRO-CRUSTING” (This looks like very minute coffee grains) it naturally sloughs off 5 days after treatment. This hyperpigmentation treatment will work as an effective sun damage, age spots or freckle removal treatment, and reduce dark blemishes and sun spots. As it is an IPL treatment it also has the added benefit of rejuvenating the skin! 
After a course of Laser Pigmentation Removal Treatments, you will be left with a brighter, clearer, fresher and more even skin tone. Prices start from £65 -£95.
Pigmentation removal is also a part of the “ILLUMIFACIAL TREATMENT” this is a four-stage treatment;
1; Clinical Peel
2; IPL Skin Rejuvenation
3; IPL Thread Vein/Rosacea Removal
4; Pigmentation Removal
All of this on the face is £175 & Face & Neck £250
Pigmentation laser treatment is suitable to remove sun damage on face, décolletage arms legs or hands.
 (IPL) is not a suitable treatment for hormonal pigmentation such as Melasma- for this type of pigmentation we recommend suitable peels.

• A free laser Consultation and patch test is offered, we will be able to assess what type of hyperpigmentation you have and if laser pigmentation treatment is right for you.
• Providing you do not have any reaction to the patch test you can have your first laser pigmentation treatment 24-48 hours later.
• Prior to your treatment you should stop all retinol products, glycolic acid or other AHA containing products or hydroquinone containing products should stop them for at least 7 days before having laser. You will need to make sure you do not have any tan on your face…..avoid sun exposure on the face for 14 days before your laser treatment and no sun-bed use for 14 days before….Avoid self-tanning products on the face for 7 days before treatment.
• During the treatment a cooling gel will be applied to your face and the laser treatment performed, it is a quick and straight forward procedure which should take no more than 30 minutes.
• Immediately after treatment, there may be some mild redness and swelling at the treatment area. For the first 5 days the pigmented areas will look darker in colour, subsequently drying into “Micro-Crusting” (like tiny coffee grains) which naturally slough off over the next week.
• SPF must be worn for 2 weeks after treatment and a full list of aftercare advice will be discussed on the day of treatment & also emailed, so it can be referred to after each treatment.
• On average 3 x laser pigmentation removal sessions 1 month apart, is required.
• LASER PIGMENTATION REMOVAL TREATMENT IS SUITABLE FOR:
• Hyperpigmentation /pigmentation.
• Sun damage on the face/Decollate/Forearms/Hands/Back/Legs.
• Uneven Skin Tone; Grazing of uneven pigmentation or Single Lesions.
• Sun Spots/Liver Spots/Age Spots.
• Freckle removal.