Pigmentation Treatment Melbourne

They look similar in the mirror but they're three different conditions, and each needs a different treatment path. Melasma is hormonal at its root, which means it's chronic. We can manage it well, not cure it. Freckles are a genetic response to UV, often there since childhood, and respond well to the right laser. Sun damage, also called age spots or solar lentigines, is accumulated UV that usually shows up after 40 and doesn't fade on its own. If you're not sure which you have, use the selector above, or book a free consultation and we'll tell you.

No, and we'd never tell you it can be. Melasma is hormonal at its root, which means your skin holds a tendency to make it. No clinic in the world has a permanent cure for that. What we can do is lighten it well, hold it steady, and teach you how to manage what triggers it back. We treat it with the Signature Melasma Protocol, designed by Porsha and the clinical team.

Depends on what you're treating. Freckles often conclude quickly. Sun damage usually needs more sessions. Melasma is an initial course followed by maintenance, because the condition itself is ongoing. The honest number for your skin lands at consultation, before any treatment starts.

Yes, with the right device and the right calibration. Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin needs Q-Switched pulses calibrated for deeper tones, because the wrong settings can leave post-inflammatory pigment behind instead of clearing it. Pink's protocols were built around darker skin from the start. The team includes a Multi-Modality Laser Specialist who handles pacing and device choice for Fitzpatrick IV to VI specifically.

PIH is pigmentation, the dark marks left after acne clears. It's treatable with laser. Acne scarring is textural damage, pitted or raised skin, and that's a different concern with a different treatment path. PIH is included in our pigmentation work; texture-focused scar treatment sits separately. If you're not sure which you have, book a free consultation and we'll assess.

They can. Freckles are genetic at the source, which means the cells that make them stay on the skin even after laser clears the visible pigment. With new UV exposure they can come back. SPF every day and sun protection year-round are how you keep freckle treatment results holding.

Most people describe a warm snapping sensation, uncomfortable but not painful. Numbing is available if needed. The treated area may feel mildly sunburnt for 24 to 48 hours after. If your skin runs sensitive, tell your clinician at the start and they'll adjust the pacing.

Almost none for most pigmentation treatments. You'll likely have some mild redness, and sometimes a darker-before-lighter transition while the pigment breaks up. Most people return to normal activity the same day. SPF 50+ every day for the weeks after, no exceptions.

No laser during pregnancy. Melasma that appears during pregnancy is sometimes called the pregnancy mask, and it often softens after birth as hormones settle. Breastfeeding isn't a contraindication. The laser doesn't pass into breastmilk, but we usually wait until your hormones have settled before starting a course. Full detail sits on the Melasma page.

We have both. Per-session pricing on each treatment page if you want to try a session before committing, and course pricing for the longer arc when you're ready. Pigmentation conditions like Melasma, freckles, and sun damage usually respond best to a course, but you don't have to start there. The consultation is the right place to map out which path fits your skin and your timeline, and it's free.

Yes. Pink's pigmentation protocols were designed around Fitzpatrick V and VI from the start. Q-Switched pulses on the StarWalker MaQX, paced and calibrated for deeper tones, sit at the centre of how we treat Melasma and PIH on this end of the spectrum. The team includes a Multi-Modality Laser Specialist who handles V and VI consultations.

Melasma patches are symmetrical, appearing on both cheeks, both sides of the forehead, or both sides of the upper lip. They're often triggered by pregnancy or hormonal shifts, and they stay visible year-round. Sun damage is usually patchy and one-sided, tends to show up after 40, and doesn't fade seasonally. If you're still not sure, use the selector above, or book a free consultation for a definitive read.

Don't start any new topical treatments the week before. Bring a list of the active skincare you use and any medications you're on. Come without makeup if you can, so your clinician can see your skin properly. If you've had pigmentation treatment elsewhere, tell us what and when. It helps us plan the right next step rather than repeating what's already been tried.