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Pigmentation & Dark Spot Treatment
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Why Dark Spots Appear

Hyperpigmentation is your skin protecting itself: melanin production ramps up in response to UV exposure, hormonal shifts, or inflammation, and the excess pigment settles into visible spots and patches. Because that pigment can sit both at the surface and in deeper layers, lasting improvement means treating both — which is exactly how we plan pigment correction at Ageless Esthetics.

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Not All Pigmentation Is the Same

Sun and age spots come from years of accumulated UV exposure. Melasma is hormone-driven, often appearing in symmetrical patches, and needs a notably gentler approach — aggressive treatment can make it worse. Post-inflammatory marks are the shadows left behind by breakouts or irritation. Each type calls for a different plan, so we identify yours in a skin analysis before recommending anything. One thing every plan shares: daily sunscreen, or the pigment simply returns.

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Common Types of Hyperpigmentation

Sun & Age Spots

Flat brown spots on the face, chest, and hands — the cumulative result of repeated sun exposure over the years.

Melasma

Larger symmetrical patches, often across the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip. Hormone-driven and requiring a careful, gradual approach.

Post-Inflammatory Marks

Red or brown discoloration left behind after breakouts, irritation, or injury — common in all skin tones and very treatable.

How We Treat Pigmentation at Ageless Esthetics

Medical-grade chemical peels (from $180) — the GlyMed Plus Pigmentation Correction Peel ($250) is formulated to visibly reduce hyperpigmentation and even out tone. Custom HydraFacial ($250) — deep exfoliation plus brightening boosters selected for discoloration. Laser Genesis — gentle laser sessions for diffuse redness and uneven tone. Phototherapy — light-based pigment correction that targets spots directly.

Chemical Peels
Laser Genesis
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Phototherapy
Male client receiving facial laser treatment at Ageless Esthetics Calgary

Pigment Treatment Safety & Customization

Pigment is one area where the wrong treatment genuinely backfires — too much heat or too strong a peel can darken melasma instead of fading it. That’s why every plan here starts with a skin analysis by a licensed esthetician, and why we build intensity gradually. And if a spot looks irregular or has changed recently, we’ll ask you to have a physician examine it before we treat anything nearby — your health comes before any appointment.

If uneven tone comes with rough or bumpy skin, our skin texture treatment in Calgary addresses both together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The big three are sun exposure, hormones, and inflammation. UV light is the most common driver — it triggers melanin production, and years of exposure show up as spots on the face, chest, and hands. Hormonal shifts from pregnancy or birth control can trigger melasma, while breakouts and irritation leave post-inflammatory marks. Genetics also influence how readily your skin produces pigment, which is why some people mark more easily than others.
Melasma can be visibly improved, but we’ll be honest: it’s managed, not cured. Because it’s hormone-driven, it can return with sun exposure or hormonal changes even after successful treatment. Our approach is deliberately gradual — gentle peels, brightening treatments, and strict daily sun protection — because aggressive heat or harsh peels can actually darken melasma. Clients who commit to sunscreen and maintenance keep their results dramatically longer.
Expect gradual, cumulative change rather than an overnight transformation. Many clients notice brighter, more even-looking skin within two to four weeks of their first peel or HydraFacial, with spots continuing to soften over a series of three to six sessions. Deeper or older pigment takes longer than fresh marks. At your consultation we’ll assess your pigment type and give you a realistic timeline for your skin.
It can — if the cause is still active. Sun exposure is the main culprit: without daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, new pigment forms and old spots resurface, especially with Calgary’s strong summer sun and reflective winter snow. That’s why every plan we build includes simple home care and SPF habits alongside in-clinic treatments. With good protection and occasional maintenance sessions, most clients keep their results long-term.
It depends on what’s driving your pigment, how deep it sits, and your skin’s sensitivity — sun spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory marks each respond to different tools. Surface discoloration often responds well to the Pigmentation Correction Peel ($250) or a Custom HydraFacial ($250), while diffuse tone issues may suit Laser Genesis or phototherapy. Rather than guess, book a free consultation and we’ll examine your skin and recommend the right starting point.
Any spot that is new and rapidly changing, has irregular borders, shows multiple colours, bleeds, or simply looks different from your other spots should be examined by a physician before any cosmetic treatment. We take this seriously: if we see anything during your consultation that doesn’t look like ordinary sun damage, we’ll tell you plainly and pause treatment in that area until it’s been checked. Skin health always comes first.

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