Hyperpigmentation is a term to describe darker than normal skin and not a diagnosis. It is important to get the diagnosis right before the treatment

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is another common hyperpigmentary condition caused by inflammation on the skin such as acne, eczema, trauma or cosmetic procedures (peels, microneedling, laser etc.). Sometimes it may fade with time over months to years but there are treatments to speed up this process such as laser toning, prescription cream or iontosonophoresis combined with skin lightening ingredients to deliver the lightening actives to deeper layer of the skin where the pigmentation tends to be found.

Some pigmentary disorders such as naevus of Ota, ABNOM, Café Au Lait macules are caused by increased number of cells containing pigments rather than increased production of pigments (melanin). Therefore, topical skin lightening cream is not effective and it is best to be treated with laser. We have various pigment lasers to target different depth/type of pigmentation.

There are wide differential diagnosis of hyperpigmentation and it is important to get the diagnosis right before the treatment. Dr Jinah Yoo has extensive experience in hyperpigmentation from her clinical work as well as observerships in the world’s leading pigment centres in USA, South Korea and Singapore. We can provide the best care for hyperpigmentation using our expertises and most advanced laser devices.