Hyperpigmentation and Skin Lightening Treatments

Best Practices in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentation

By: Ahmed Abdullah, MD
Posted: April 27, 2012, from the May 2012 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.Green LED pigmentation treatment avora skin spa coquitlam

Hyperpigmentation is not only a prevalent condition; it’s one that can also be particularly stubborn to treat. In fact, both skin care professionals—who lament the challenges of  treating hyperpigmented skin—and clients—who suffer through years of unsuccessful attempts at eliminating it—are challenged by this condition.
Hyperpigmentation affects women and men of all ethnic groups, and features areas of darkened skin. Although it is most common in middle age and beyond, hyperpigmentation can also be seen in much younger clients. Directly caused by either overactive melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin (melanotic hyperpigmentation), or a proliferation of the melanocytes themselves (melanocytotic hyperpigmentation), hyperpigmentation presents no medical threat. However, it can sometimes be a symptom of disease or illness. What’s more, individuals with facial hyperpigmentation may become so concerned with the aesthetic implications of the condition that depression and anxiety may ensue. Thus, the condition deserves serious attention, including a diligent approach to skin analysis coupled with a willingness to apply creative treatment approaches.

Couperose and Rosacea treatment Facials at Avora Skin Spa

Couperose and Rosacea Treatments at Avora Skin Spa, Coquitlam

Redness NanoRelief Facial ( Rosacea treatment Facial, Couperose treatment Facial)

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Innovative nano technology to relieve delicate skin with capillary problems. A precise delivery of strengthening and constricting walls of blood vessels components reduce the existing redness and prevent developing on new ones. Small size of nano-carriers (millionths of a millimeter) enables the rapid and effective transport of active components where they are most needed – inside the skin.

A deep-penetrating “injection” of vitamins and new generation bio flavonoids helps dramatically reduce skin redness (up to 24%), strengthen the capillary walls, soothe irritations and restore moisture level ( up to 40%).

Results: the strengthening of the vascular walls and a decrease in the osmotic pressure prevents further capillary damage. A visible improvement in the color of the skin can be observed immediately after first treatment.

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Needle-Free Mesotherapy & LED Anti-Redness & Couperose Photo Facial at Avora Skin Spa ( Coquitlam) involves deep regeneration and smoothing of the skin. It is an alternative to the classic mesotherapy. The treatment is made with the use of specific microcurrents to let active substances deep into the skin. It’s a revolutionary system that temporarily readjusts the structure of epidermal cells to create new channels (aquaporines) that let active products applied to the epidermis gradually penetrate to the deepest layers of the skin. This process (electroporation) stimulates your skin to enable muscle toning, draining of liquids from intercellular space, and the production of new collagen and elastin. It is Needle Free mesotherapy at Avora Skin Spa (Coquitlam)!

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Redness? Couperose? Rosacea? Dilated Capillaries?

Rosacea? Redness? Couperose? Dilated Capillaries?

Skin with Dilated Capillaries, Couperose, Rosacea Treatment, Redness Relief at Avora Skin Spa Coquitlam

Have you noticed any red “spiders’ webs” on your face or excessively dilated blood vessels?
If yes, then your skin suffers from dilated capillaries or rosacea.

What are capillaries?

Rosacea Treatment CoquitlamThe walls of blood vessels are weak, so your skin becomes red easily and sensitive or hard to care for. The problem of visibly dilated blood vessels concerns women of various ages; most often, it is connected with inborn shallow skin vascularisation, hypersensitivity of the skin or hormonal changes. Additionally, wind, low temperatures, exposure to frequent temperature changes (e.g. entering heated rooms during winter) as well as overexposure to sun, using a sauna or solarium are conducive to the formation of “spiders’ webs”.
Capillary complexion is a common definition of facial skin, which is characterised by the tendency to transitory, and after some time a permanent redness of the skin, as well as often visible enlarged blood vessels (so called telangiectasia or rosacea). A high sensitivity of the skin to environmental factors is also characteristic (UV rays, wind, high temperatures, inadequate diet), as well as care problems (difficulties in choosing cosmetics).

Why do capillaries dilate?