Pigmentation treatment for Melasma

Combination treatments for skin discolouration

We understand how distressing noticeable skin discolouration can be. When you’re told it’s incurable, it can be devastating and your self-confidence can be deeply affected. There is hope, however.

Our safe and effective pigmentation treatment is highly effective in the treatment of genetic and hormonal related skin discolouration

We are proud to have helped many women and men regain their natural skin colour and confidence. Our resident cosmetic doctor Doctor Miguel Montero is highly experienced and skilled in delivering pigmentation treatment.

  • Enjoy lighter brighter skin

  • Unique topical and oral medication combination treatment

  • Suitable for all skin types

Dermatology Consultation
Doctor Montero

£75
  • Skin analysis, medical diagnosis, personalised treatment plan.
    Includes one follow up.

Follow up & Prescription for Medication

£75issue fee
  • Prescription fee is for the issue of a prescription for an 18 week course of medication, which you can take to any pharmacist

Prescription for Medication

£50issue fee
  • This fee is for the issue of a prescription for an 18 week course of medication, which you can take to any pharmacist

Meet with Doctor Montero to talk about your pigmentation

Your treatment journey beings with a face-to-face consultation with Doctor Montero. In this confidential and no-obligation meeting, he will examine your skin in detail using our state-of-the-art Visia Skin Imaging System.

This in-depth approach provides a clear picture of your individual condition, so Doctor Montero can suggest the best course of treatment for you.

Take time to decide

After your consultation, we advise you to take time at home to make a considered decision about treatment. 

Look after your skin

Your Doctor will give you specific instructions about looking after your skin after treatment. It’s important to keep the treated area protected from the sun and we will make suggestions for suitable products to help you with this.

We keep on caring for you after treatment

You will be invited back for a follow-up three weeks after your final treatment to review your results.

Melasma, also called ‘chloasma’, is a common adult skin condition. Light to dark brown or greyish pigmentation develops, mainly on the face. Although it can affect both genders and any race, it is more common in women and people with darker skin-types who live in sunny climates.

Melasma usually becomes more noticeable in the summer and improves during the winter months. It is not an infection, is not contagious and is not due to an allergy. Also, it is not cancerous and will not change into skin cancer.

The exact cause is unknown, but several factors contribute, including pregnancy, oral contraception, and very occasionally medical conditions affecting hormone levels. Some cosmetics, especially those containing perfume, can bring on melasma. There is research to suggest that it can be triggered by stress. Sunshine and sun-bed use usually worsen the condition.

Melasma can run in families, suggesting an inherited tendency.

Melasma is simply darker-than-normal skin affecting the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose and chin, usually in a symmetrical manner. It may be limited to the cheeks and nose or just occur overlying the jaw. The neck, and more rarely the forearms, can also be affected. Areas of melasma are flat not raised.

It is the cosmetic aspect of melasma that affected people tend to find upsetting. The affected skin is not itchy or sore.

Melasma is usually easily diagnosed by the darker areas of pigmentation and its distribution on the face. Occasionally, your dermatologist may suggest that a small sample of skin (numbed by local anaesthetic) is removed for examination under the microscope (a biopsy) in order to exclude other diagnoses.

No, at present there is no cure for melasma. There are several treatment options which may improve the appearance. Superficial pigmentation is easier to treat than deep pigmentation.

If melasma occurs during pregnancy, it may resolve on its own within a few months after delivery and treatment may not be necessary.

Information courtesy of The British Skin Foundation

At your appointment our Practitioner will assess your skin health and check your suitability for treatment. Together you can talk about what you would like to achieve, treatment options, expected outcomes, and your questions can be answered.