Concern · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Pigmentation, Melasma & Dark Spots

Pigmentation is the concern most often treated wrongly at home. Some kinds respond well to in-clinic work; some are driven by hormones or heat and will return if the trigger is not addressed alongside the treatment.

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What people usually notice

Symmetrical brown patches across the cheeks, forehead or upper lip
Distinct small dark spots after sun exposure
A tone that looks uneven rather than spotted
Pigmentation that faded once and came back

What commonly contributes

UV exposure, which is a factor in almost every type
Hormonal change, commonly associated with melasma
Heat and friction, including from devices and long commutes
Inflammation left behind by acne or an irritating product

This page describes what is common, not what is true of you. Only an examination can say which of these applies.

What a doctor may consider

Which of these suits you — and whether any of them is needed at all — is decided at the consultation, not from this page.

Q-Switch LaserTargets pigment directly, at settings chosen for the skin tone being treated.Chemical PeelWorks on surface and superficial pigment; the peel type is matched to the pattern.Hydra Medi-FacialsUsed as maintenance between sessions rather than as the primary pigment treatment.

What the consultation settles

Melasma in particular is managed rather than cured, and any clinic that tells you otherwise is selling. The consultation should set that expectation before you book a course.

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Related concerns

Tan & uneven toneTanning on the face, neck and arms that doesn't even out.Acne scars & marksThe dents and dark marks that stayed after the acne cleared.Dull, tired skinSkin that looks flat and tired no matter how well you sleep.

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Questions patients ask about pigmentation & dark spots

Is laser safe for Indian skin tones?

It depends on the laser and the settings. Wavelength and energy are chosen for the skin type in front of the doctor — the wrong settings on deeper skin can worsen pigmentation rather than clear it, which is why this is a doctor-led decision.

Will my pigmentation come back?

It can, especially melasma, and especially without daily sun protection. Treatment plans here include what to do afterwards for that reason.

Do skin-lightening injections work for this?

Skin lightening is an off-label use with a thin evidence base, and we say so on our own page for it. It is not the first thing a doctor here will suggest for pigmentation.

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