Does pigmentation get darker before it gets better?

As many people with acne know, it can take weeks to months for a big breakout to clear up. Depending on the severity of the breakout, a person can experience some very dark spots and pigmentation. How long it takes for pigmentation to fade is different for everyone—it can take anywhere from 1 month to 6 months—but it’s really important not to try anything that could potentially aggravate your skin more in the meantime. When you have a breakout, your skin is already being stressed out, so adding additional stressors like harsh topical treatments or products can cause stinging and inflammation. Your best bet if your skin doesn’t go heal is to opt for laser treatment for pigmentation.

How do lasers work?

When the laser focuses its beam on a target, it creates a small area of intense heat, which produces a local injury. This stimulates your body to create new collagen, which naturally replaces damaged tissue with tight, thin scars that are barely noticeable. During this process, melanin that was previously trapped in your skin is released into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream where it is then eliminated by the body. Different types of lasers are available to treat various forms of the condition on a variety of skin tones. It typically requires several sessions for optimal results.

Why choose Alma Harmony XL Pro:

Alma Harmony ClearSkin Pro is a first skin treatment that combines a non-ablative laser with simultaneous contact cooling and vacuum technology to treat acne and pigmentation. Deeply penetrating the skin, it’s non-ablative Er:Glass 1540 nm laser destroys P. acnes bacteria, thermally damages the sebaceous glands, lowers sebum production, and leaves the epidermis unharmed. By promoting collagen renewal, ClearSkin PRO reduces acne scarring, leaving your skin clear and smooth. The entire operation is totally painless and completely safe because your skin is kept cold. This procedure is safe for all skin types, giving you a smoother complexion that lasts, and has no adverse effects.

The bottom line is that laser treatment for pigmentation is a safe way to reduce or dismiss unwanted spots. Pigmentation does not spread like melanoma, so correcting it is the safest way for permanent removal. If you are concerned about pigment irregularities and are in immediate need out of correction, consider scheduling an appointment with your dermatologist. During your consultation, your dermatologist will be able to determine if you are a candidate for laser treatment.