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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