{"id":9268,"date":"2026-09-21T10:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicaplanas.com\/blog\/?p=9268"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:29:40","slug":"laser-removal-of-facial-pigmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicaplanas.com\/blog\/en\/2026\/09\/21\/laser-removal-of-facial-pigmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Removal of Facial Pigmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laser removal of facial pigmentation<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is an aesthetic treatment that uses laser technology to treat skin pigmentation, such as sun spots, freckles, melasma and age spots. This procedure is effective in improving the evenness and radiance of the complexion by acting directly on excess melanin in the superficial or middle layers of the skin.<\/p>\n

In this post, we discuss how to remove skin spots, as well as their causes and how to prevent them. Read on!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes of facial pigmentation<\/h2>\n

There are different causes of skin pigmentation. Understanding the origin of the spots is essential in order to design an effective treatment plan, which is why medical diagnosis is key. There are three main causes of facial pigmentation:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sun exposure<\/strong>: this is the most common cause of skin spots, especially in areas that are most exposed to the sun’s rays, such as the face and d\u00e9colletage. The key to preventing this type of pigmentation is to use sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 50 throughout the year, reapplying it every two hours.<\/li>\n
  2. Hormonal causes<\/strong>: this particularly affects women, who may experience this type of pigmentation during periods of hormonal change, such as puberty or menopause.<\/li>\n
  3. Genetic causes<\/strong>: it is also possible to have a genetic predisposition to developing skin pigmentation, which can increase the risk of sun-induced or hormonal pigmentation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When is the best time to remove facial pigmentation?<\/h2>\n

    The ideal time to begin laser treatment to remove facial pigmentation is between one and two months after the end of summer<\/strong>. In other words, when the sun is less intense.<\/p>\n

    Considering that the treatment usually lasts three months, an example of a suitable period would be from December to February or from January to March. The most important factor is that the treatment is carried out between November and May.<\/p>\n\"Solicita<\/picture><\/a>\n

    How does it work?<\/h2>\n

    The first step is to completely remove the patient’s make-up. In the case of IPL, we apply a cold gel to the area being treated; this gel makes the treatment virtually painless. We can then begin the laser treatment.<\/p>\n

    The laser emits a beam of light specifically directed at the pigment in the spots. The laser energy breaks down the melanin deposits, which are then naturally eliminated by the body through the lymphatic system or exfoliated by the skin. The most common types of laser used for this treatment are:<\/p>\n