What is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation

Here, four skin specialists share their recommendations for the best products and treatments to combat hyperpigmentation.

Vanessa Marc, Celebrity Esthetician

The owner of Vanessa Marc Spa in Manhattan is the go-to esthetician for celebrities including Jasmine Tookes, Alton Mason, Justine Skye, and Candice Swanepoel.

Suggested treatments: Marc suggests three different treatments when it comes to dealing with hyperpigmentation, all of which she offers in her spa. The first is her medical grade chemical peel. After about four days of peeling, “clients will start seeing results a week later,” Marc says. “The skin will look more even-toned and brighter.” The treatment is also great for treating acne, Marc adds. Her second recommendation, microneedling, is “a collagen induction treatment, which helps turn new skin cells into collagen,” making it great for acne scars and wrinkles as well. Last but not least, Marc says her brightening facial is great for hyperpigmentation: dermaplaning “lifts dead skin layers,” leaving skin brighter and allowing “serums and products to absorb better into the skin.” She then uses a diamond tip exfoliator while infusing skin with brightening serums. “It looks visibly brighter immediately.”

Suggested ingredients: Vitamin C and Glutathione. Marc uses her own vitamin C and glutathione products at her spa, and is coming out with her own line in early 2020.

Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, Founder of Epi.logic skincare and oculofacial plastic surgeon

The founder of Brooklyn Face and Eye, in the heart of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, Dr. Jeanniton specializes in nonsurgical and surgical procedures for both the face and eye area.

Suggested treatments: Dr. Jeanniton offers some in-office hyperpigmentation treatments including lower energy lasers, gentle chemical peels and microneedling. “The laser treatment I prefer is The Clear + Brilliant laser, due to its safety profile in skin of color,” she explains. “It uses low energy fractionated technology to improve sun damage, melasma and skin texture.” There’s also very little downtime needed for recovery—only a few hours of redness—but Dr. Jeanniton advises multiple treatments to fade stubborn pigment.

Suggested ingredients and products: Daily sunscreen is “easily the most important step in preventing and treating hyperpigmentation,” Dr. Jeanniton says. “The sunscreen should be broad-spectrum, meaning it blocks both UVA and UVB rays, with an SPF 30 or higher.” A Vitamin C rich antioxidant serum for the daytime is also essential because it “treats hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the enzyme, tyrosinase, which prevents melanin production.” Her multi-tasking product Daily Dose was made with hyperpigmentation in mind, as it features niacinamide, “a form of Vitamin B3 which helps fade hyperpigmentation by interfering with the transfer of pigment within the skin.”

Samantha Mims, Esthetician and founder of Dermasaa

The Bed-Stuy based esthetician has her own practice called Dermasaa, catering to some of New York’s It-guys and girls like artist Zuri Marley, stylist Solange Franklin, and makeup artist Marcello Gutierrez.

Do you have a pesky hyperpigmentation condition, like melasma or dark spots, that impacts your overall self-esteem and confidence levels? 

One of the most common skin conditions, hyperpigmentation affects thousands of people in the United States, with many seeking out treatment to achieve clear, even-toned skin. 

Whether you developed hyperpigmentation from exposure to UV rays or simply from aging, we’re here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals with effective hyperpigmentation treatment in Brentwood, Tennessee. Take a look at the top treatment methods we use below! 

Chemical Peels 

While a chemical peel may sound a bit scary, this hyperpigmentation treatment is completely safe and remarkably effective at addressing most forms of skin discoloration! 

During a chemical peel treatment, your provider applies a chemical solution that deeply exfoliates the skin and causes the epidermis (outermost layer) to peel. This process essentially removes any dead skin cells, renews the skin, and reveals a brighter complexion underneath. 

A chemical peel treatment for hyperpigmentation works by sloughing off the top layer of skin, which tends to be the most discolored. After the treatment, your skin will heal to be softer, smoother, and more even-toned. 

At Brentwood Dermatology, we offer three different types of chemical peels: ZO 3-Step Peel, Melanage Mini Peel, and TCA Peel. During your initial chemical peel consultation, your dermatologist will determine which is best for your hyperpigmented skin and aesthetic goals! 

Microneedling 

An incredibly popular treatment, microneedling – also referred to as collagen induction therapy – stimulates the body’s regenerative healing process to improve a number of skin problems, including hyperpigmentation and skin discoloration. 

During a microneedling treatment, your provider will use a pen-like device that has several small needles on the end. These needles make micro-injuries in the skin, triggering the body’s own healing process that boosts both collagen and elastin production. 

At Brentwood Dermatology, we offer microneedling with or without PRP therapy. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy involves following up a microneedling treatment with an injection or topical application of the PRP solution, which is an extraction of PRP components from the patient’s blood. 

This PRP solution contains several growth factors that benefit the skin by improving and speeding up the production of collagen and elastin, which helps to diminish the look of hyperpigmentation and skin discoloration. 

Topicals 

While not as comprehensive as a chemical peel or microneedling, there are certain topicals we recommend that may work just as well to address and diminish hyperpigmentation. 

At Brentwood Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists recommend serums, gels, and moisturizers with these skin lightening ingredients: 

• Retinol 
• Glycolic Acid 
• Peptides 
• AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) 
• Hydroquinone
• Vitamin C
• Azelaic Acid 
• Kojic Acid 
• Tranexamic Acid 

When targeting hyperpigmentation, we recommend combining ingredients to optimize the lightening of skin discoloration. For more information, schedule a skin consultation with one of our professional skin experts! We’re happy to find a hyperpigmentation topical treatment that works for you. 

Targeting Hyperpigmentation at Brentwood Dermatology 

With the right treatments recommended by a board-certified dermatologist, you don’t have to suffer from pesky hyperpigmentation! At Brentwood Dermatology, we are here to help you achieve a more even skin tone with our professional hyperpigmentation treatments. Contact us to learn more or schedule your skin consultation! 

Board-Certified Skin Care in Brentwood, TN

The trusted physicians at Brentwood Dermatology can assist you with all of your general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs. If you would like to learn more about our services, such as our chemical peels in Brentwood, TN, contact us online or give us a call at (615) 377-3448. 

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