Pigmentation & Vascular
Uses selected laser and light-based wavelengths, guided by assessment, to help address excess pigment, sun damage and uneven skin tone.
Pigmentation and sun-damage treatment in Vancouver
Sun spots, freckling and the uneven tone of years in the sun can fade beautifully with the right treatment, revealing clearer, brighter, more even skin.
Pigmentation comes in different types. A crisp brown spot on the cheekbone and a soft grey-brown patch across the forehead each need their own approach, so we start by identifying exactly what kind of pigment you have.
With five pigment platforms at our clinic, your plan follows your pigment, your skin tone and your goals.
Concerns & Goals
Acne is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages and skin types. Our physicians assess what is happening in your skin and help you choose an appropriate medical treatment, maintenance and preventive plan as well as your at-home skincare.
Flat red, pink, or brown marks that remain after acne blemishes have healed.
Darkened patches, spots and texture changes caused by excess pigment and cumulative sun exposure.
Patchy brown or grey-brown facial pigmentation often influenced by hormones, sunlight and heat.
Hollowing or darkness beneath the eyes from shadowing, pigment, visible vessels, thin skin, or volume loss.
Under-eye darkness that can arise from pigment, visible blood vessels, shadowing, thin skin, or volume loss.
Some plans use one platform and others stage two over several months. For melasma and marks left by inflammation, sun protection and topical care usually come first. Treatments are performed by our senior laser technicians under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
Pigmentation treatment suits people with sun spots, freckling or uneven tone on skin that hasn't been recently tanned, who are happy to protect their skin daily afterwards so results last.
Every skin tone can be considered. Deeper skin tones absorb more light energy, so we choose the platform and settings carefully, often with a more conservative approach.
Melasma responds best to a gentle, patient plan, since heat and inflammation can stir it up.
Timing helps. A recent tan or self-tanner changes how skin absorbs energy, so we usually start once it has faded. Any pigmented mark that's new, changing, irregular, itchy or bleeding is medically assessed first.
Your medical history, medications and previous treatments are reviewed at your consultation to confirm which option suits you.
You'll meet one of our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors, and together you'll work out what type of pigment you have, because that shapes everything that follows.
We examine the pigmented areas closely, judging likely depth and pattern, and check that nothing looks suspicious.
We ask about how long the pigmentation has been there, sun exposure and tanning, pregnancy or hormonal medication, photosensitizing medications, how your skin responds to sun and injury, cold sores, keloid tendency, previous laser treatment and the skincare you're using now.
You'll hear which platform we recommend and why, how many sessions to expect, and how maintenance fits into your plan.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary. When you book a treatment, we take a card on file. New clients pay a $150 deposit that goes toward their treatment, and a $150 no-show fee applies if an appointment is missed.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic can help you understand this treatment, explore related technologies and concerns, and build a plan around your goals.
What improves: the darkness and definition of sun spots, uneven freckling, mottled photodamage, and the overall clarity and brightness of your tone. The chest and hands often respond as well as the face.
Timing, sessions and recovery depend on the platform chosen and the type of pigment. Surface pigment usually clears faster than deeper pigment or melasma, and each technology page explains what to expect.
Keeping your result. Daily sun protection stops new pigment forming, and many patients plan periodic maintenance sessions as ongoing sun exposure creates new spots. Melasma is managed gently over time.
What shapes your result: the type and depth of the pigment, your skin tone, sun exposure afterwards, hormonal factors and consistent sun protection. Individual results vary.
Combining with HydraFacial. HydraFacial works well alongside pigmentation treatment. Between sessions, it cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates the skin, and with daily sun protection it helps support a brighter, more even-looking tone. Our team will advise the right timing for your skin.
With pigmentation, what you do at home matters as much as what happens in the clinic.
Daily sunscreen is part of the treatment. Broad-spectrum protection, reapplied when you're outdoors, stops new pigment forming and protects your results. Tinted formulations that also block visible light are often preferred for melasma.
Brightening ingredients help. Recognized brightening agents support results between sessions, and for melasma they're usually a core part of the plan. Some actives pause before and after treatment, and we'll tell you when to restart.
Our team can recommend sunscreens and brightening products from our online shop to suit your skin.
A short video about Clarity II laser toning for pigmentation. Watch on YouTube
Technologies Used
BBL (BroadBand Light) is a filtered intense-light platform used to treat pigmentation, redness, and signs of sun damage in the skin.
Forever Young BBL is a treatment approach that uses regular, repeated BBL sessions over time to address accumulated pigment, redness, and visible photodamage.
HALO is a hybrid fractional laser that delivers both ablative and non-ablative energy to the skin within the same treatment to address tone and texture.
PicoWay is a picosecond laser platform that delivers ultra-short pulses of light across several wavelengths to target pigment and stimulate skin renewal.
Clarity II is a dual-wavelength laser platform combining a 755 nm alexandrite laser and a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in a single system.
Connect with our clinical team to discuss the treatment plan and which technology, if any, may be appropriate for your goals.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
FAQ
With BBL and similar treatments, that's a good sign. Treated pigment rises toward the surface, darkens and flakes away over the following days. Let it shed on its own, and get in touch if darkening appears in untreated areas or weeks after treatment.
Sun exposure keeps producing new pigment and hormones influence melasma, so some return over time is normal. Daily sun protection and periodic maintenance sessions help you keep your results much longer, and we plan that with you.
Often, gently and as part of a broader plan. Melasma can be stirred up by heat and inflammation, so daily sun protection and topical care usually come first, with careful device treatment added where it helps your skin.
Often, yes. Deeper skin absorbs more light energy, so the platform and settings are chosen carefully, usually with a conservative approach. We decide together after examining your skin.
Yes. The chest, shoulders, forearms and backs of the hands are commonly treated. These areas heal a little more slowly than the face, so settings are usually gentler there.
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