This article is a translation of the original French article “Taches solaires : le programme « effaceur » d’après-été pour repartir de zéro” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
Why do pigmentation spots appear after summer?
Prolonged sun exposure stimulates the production of melanin, the natural pigment responsible for tanning. Sometimes, however, this skin defence mechanism goes into overdrive in localised areas. Melanin then accumulates in certain zones, creating those familiar brown spots or reviving hormonal melasma.
At the end of the summer season, the tan fades but sometimes reveals these small pigmentation irregularities. Waiting for these marks to disappear on their own often proves ineffective, as the pigment can settle deeper into the epidermis. Acting as early as September helps support natural cell renewal before the spots become permanent.
LaseMD Ultra and tranexamic acid: a high-precision alliance
To restore harmony to the complexion without compromising the skin's sensitivity, the synergy between cutting-edge technology and advanced dermocosmetics delivers exceptionally refined results. The combination of the LaseMD Ultra thulium laser and tranexamic acid is now a benchmark for targeting pigmentation with subtlety.
This method combines a gentle physical action with optimised biological penetration. Rather than aggressing the skin's surface, it works in depth to correct excess pigmentation while preserving the integrity of the skin barrier.
LaseMD Ultra: stimulating renewal with no social downtime
LaseMD Ultra uses non-ablative fractional thulium laser technology. It creates thousands of micro-channels, invisible to the naked eye, in the upper layers of the epidermis, while keeping the stratum corneum intact.
This controlled stimulation triggers a natural process of cell regeneration without disrupting your daily life. The skin retains its natural appearance, while the micro-channels act as genuine gateways to maximise the diffusion of the ingredients applied immediately after the laser.
Tranexamic acid: the star anti-spot active
Applied immediately after the laser session, tranexamic acid penetrates to the heart of the tissues to deliver its full effectiveness. This active, recognised in aesthetic dermatology, works directly on the melanin production process by curbing the signals that trigger its overproduction.
As well as targeting pigmentation, this ingredient has soothing properties that help reduce the vascular component sometimes associated with spots. The complexion gradually regains clarity and visible evenness.
Tailor-made support, in the centre and at home
The success of a treatment lies in the continuity and regularity of the journey. Treating hyperpigmentation requires patience in order to respect the skin's biological rhythm.
The ideal rhythm for lasting results
For gradual, natural brightening, we generally recommend a course of 3 to 6 sessions, each spaced one month apart. This interval allows the skin to complete its full cell renewal cycle and lets the pigments be eliminated naturally over the weeks.
Extending the treatment's action at home
The effectiveness of this method also relies on integrating the treatment into your daily routine. At the end of each session, you are given the rest of the bottle of tranexamic acid serum used in the centre. You can then continue applying it at home during the skin repair phase, to consolidate the benefits of the treatment and optimise your skin's regeneration.
A solution for every spot: the importance of a personalised assessment
Not all pigmentation irregularities are alike. Between solar lentigo caused by UV rays, hormonal melasma or post-inflammatory marks, the skin's needs vary considerably.
That is why every treatment journey begins with an in-depth skin assessment carried out with the Visia 7 imaging system in our centres. This high-resolution analysis tool studies the skin in depth and reveals the exact location of pigments beneath the surface. Depending on the type and age of the spots, our expert teams can guide you towards LaseMD Ultra, a specific pigment laser or a gentle peel method to guarantee you a tailor-made result.
