{"id":1208,"date":"2026-08-10T18:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinfluence.ca\/?page_id=1208"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:46:24","slug":"hyperpigmentation-melasma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skinfluence.ca\/hyperpigmentation-melasma","title":{"rendered":"Hyperpigmentation & Melasma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dark spots and patches don\u2019t fade on their own; pigment sits in the skin until it\u2019s actively broken down and its production is slowed. At Skinfluence Medical Spa in SW Calgary, we treat hyperpigmentation and melasma with medical-grade chemical peels, targeted light therapy, and pigment-regulating skincare, sequenced safely for your skin tone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t

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What is Hyperpigmentation?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

Hyperpigmentation is any patch of skin that turns darker than the surrounding area because melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) become overactive. The three most common forms we treat are sun spots (solar lentigines) from cumulative UV exposure, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) left behind by acne or injury, and melasma larger, symmetrical brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t

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What is Melasma<\/em> and why it’s different?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

Melasma is hormonally driven, which is why it often appears during pregnancy (\u201cthe mask of pregnancy\u201d) or with hormonal contraception. It\u2019s also the most stubborn form of pigmentation: heat and aggressive treatment can make it rebound darker. Treating melasma correctly means going gradually regulated peels, strict UV protection, and pigment-suppressing home care rather than blasting it with high-energy lasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t

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Why pigmentation is worse in Calgary<\/em> than people expect<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

At Calgary\u2019s elevation (roughly 1,045 m), UV intensity is meaningfully higher than at sea level, and snow reflects up to 80% of UV so winter sun and ski days quietly deepen pigmentation year-round. Daily broad-spectrum SPF isn\u2019t a summer habit here; it\u2019s the foundation of any pigmentation treatment plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t

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How we treat Pigmentation <\/em>at Skinfluence<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Chemical Peels<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

AlumierMD professional peels exfoliate pigmented cells and speed cell turnover, fading spots and evening tone over a series of treatments. Peel depth and acids are matched to your pigment type and skin tone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Targets discrete sun spots and sun-damage mottling by breaking down excess pigment in a controlled way. Best for sun spots; used cautiously or not at all with melasma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A gentle, no-downtime laser option that improves overall tone and texture as pigment fades<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Pigment correcting skincare brightening serums and daily mineral SPF that suppress new pigment formation. Without this step, treated spots return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t

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At your free consultation we identify which type of pigmentation you have this determines everything, because melasma and sun spots need different plans. Sun spots often lighten noticeably within 1\u20133 treatments; melasma improves gradually over 3\u20136 months of combined in-clinic and home care. Results depend heavily on daily SPF compliance, and we\u2019re upfront about that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t

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For isolated sun spots, light-based treatment (DYE VL) usually clears them fastest. For widespread uneven tone or post-acne marks, a chemical peel series works better. Melasma requires its own gentler protocol. The right answer starts with correctly identifying your pigment type which we do free at consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, with the right peel selection. Deeper skin tones are more prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation from aggressive treatments, so we use appropriately formulated peels and conservative sequencing. This is exactly why a professional assessment matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Melasma can be significantly faded and kept controlled, but because it\u2019s hormonally driven, it can recur especially with unprotected sun exposure. A maintenance routine with daily SPF and pigment-regulating skincare keeps it suppressed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Most clients notice brighter, more even skin after the first peel, with meaningful fading of spots over 4\u201312 weeks depending on pigment depth and type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\tContact Us<\/a>\t<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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