Skin whitening sits at the border between
cosmetic procedures and dermatological ones. This is probably the reason for
which you will find skin whitening treatments both in the dermatologist’s
office and in the cosmetic offices. Depending on the type of hyperpigmentation you want to treat, one or the other locations is recommended. For example, if
you have only some brownish spots to treat, a cosmetic salon or spa may do the
job quite well, but if the hyperpigmentation is accentuated, you may want a
professional doctor to take care of this procedure and supervise it along the
way.
There are many treatments which can be
done by professionals in order to remove the stains from your skin and whiten
the patches of skin affected by hyperpigmentation. One of the most common
treatments is the one which presupposes the chemic exfoliation of the upper
layer of skin affected by hyperpigmentation. For this you will have to go
previously to the office and ask the dermatologist what type of chemical
substance would better suit your skin. AHA, BHA and Retinoid are only some of
the most used substances which can exfoliate the skin. Once the substance which
is going to be used is chosen, the skin will be thoroughly cleaned, so that no
impurities are left on the face. Then the substance is placed on the area to be
treated and left there for about 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the
concentration of the substance as well as your type of skin and the severity of
the issue to be treated.
Then, the substance is gently removed,
the skin is cleaned again carefully so that no substance will remain on the
skin and a moisturizer is applied to soothe the skin and avoid dryness. In a
couple of days the skin will become flaky and will start to peel off. Do not
pick at it as you may scar the skin. You will also have to stay away from the
sun and use sunscreen if you have to go out. Particular indications will be
given to you by the dermatologist according to the type of skin and the
substance which has been used for treatment.
Other professional treatments include
laser treatment, microdermabrasion or bleaching treatments. Bleaching
treatments are quite similar to the ones presented above, with the exception
that the skin will not be peeled off, but rather will start to discolor in
time. The laser treatment includes the cleaning stage, the actual stage where a
gel is placed on the skin and the laser light is applied on the skin. Then the
gel removed and some indications are given to the patient. This treatment
usually involves more than one session, but this is something which must be
discussed with the dermatologist.
Professional treatments are quite safe if they are done by
specialists. However, the costs are quite big and not everyone can afford them.
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