Pigment correction is best treated with intense pulsed light combined with radio frequency. Multiple treatments allow less energy to be used on the area of pigmentation with greater effect. Our elōs™ Synergy machine is excellent for skin rejuvenation, improving pigment and surface texture of the skin without downtime.

Pigment correction can also be accomplished using our Active Fx™ Fractional Laser. A single treatment will give improvement, but there will be some downtime for surface healing, and scabbing. The main advantage of the laser treatment is that one or two sessions are usually required, while with elōs™ Synergy—which has no downtime—it usually takes five treatments spaced about a month apart. Which method is better for you depends on your individual needs and what works best for your lifestyle and your schedule.

The Fractional Laser is a bit more effective. It is a stronger treatment than the intense pulsed light, but both can work very well.

Creams can lighten the pigment, but their effects are usually temporary. Chemical Peels can also be used to lighten pigment, but they can create too much whiteness, so they are not favored.

Cryotherapy—using intense cold—lightens the skin, but can create a white area.

Pigment correction with our elōs™ Synergy machine can be done on all skin types, including darker, olive, and browner skin types, with good safety margins. It is one of four machines that can effectively and safely treat darker skin types.