{"id":8073,"date":"2019-03-30T13:48:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T13:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheiwaht53.sg-host.com\/?p=8073"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:57:18","slug":"an-honest-doctors-guide-to-treating-pigmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/skin-concerns\/an-honest-doctors-guide-to-treating-pigmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"An Honest Doctor\u2019s Guide to Treating Pigmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8073\" class=\"elementor elementor-8073\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4dc99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc4dc99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a892cfa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a892cfa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0675d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0675d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An Honest Doctor\u2019s Guide to Treating Pigmentation<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623e1bf elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"623e1bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"eael-breadcrumb-separator\">&gt;<\/span> <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012bc2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"012bc2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f6925 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32f6925\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b56d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b56d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1773\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8076\" alt=\"An Honest Doctor&#039;s Guide to Treating Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1.webp 1773w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-1024x578.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-1536x866.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Treating-Pigmentation-1-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1773px) 100vw, 1773px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88823a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88823a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><b>Written &amp; reviewed by Dr Tan Ying Zhou (Dr YZ Tan) | <\/b><b>Last reviewed: March 2026<\/b><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5135b7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5135b7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"898\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/concerns\/skin\/pigmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pigmentation<\/a> is one of the most common skin concerns in Singapore \u2014 and also one of the most misunderstood. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mizu Aesthetic Clinic<\/a>, our doctors have extensive experience managing different forms of pigmentation and have also trained other doctors in laser techniques. One key principle guides our approach: identifying the correct type of pigmentation before recommending any treatment is essential, as different conditions respond differently to various lasers and treatment methods.<\/p><p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1244\">Many patients visit the clinic specifically requesting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/pico-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pico laser<\/a> treatments for pigmentation, often due to its marketing and widespread brand recognition. While the technology behind Pico lasers is well established, it may not always be the most clinically appropriate option depending on the type, depth, and underlying cause of pigmentation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1750\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">To manage pigmentation effectively, it is important to first understand what it actually is \u2014 including its causes, how it develops, and why it varies from person to person. In Asian skin types especially, pigmentation can appear in different forms and may require different treatment approaches. More importantly, can pigmentation truly be improved with treatment? In this article, we take a closer look at what works, what may not work as expected, and why a personalised approach to treatment matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ecf210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ecf210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigmentation is caused by excess melanin production, triggered by sun exposure, hormones, genetics, or certain medications. It is especially common in Asia, and women are three times more likely to develop it than men.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all pigmentation is the same. Epidermal (surface) pigmentation appears as distinct, darker spots with clear edges. Dermal (deep) pigmentation appears as hazier, lighter patches. The type you have determines which treatment will work.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Mizu Aesthetic, our doctors uses the VISIA machine to analyse skin and identify the depth and type of pigmentation before recommending treatment \u2014 ensuring the right laser and settings are used for each individual.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective approach is a combination of topical creams (such as hydroquinone) and laser treatments. No single treatment works for everyone.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizu uses four laser types for pigmentation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/pico-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pico laser<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/yellow-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow laser,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/ruby-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruby laser<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/q-switched-nd-yag-laser-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q-switched laser<\/a> \u2014 each targeting different pigment depths and skin conditions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment typically involves multiple laser sessions spaced 3\u20134 weeks apart, with the number depending on the type and severity of pigmentation. Superficial pigmentation may respond more readily to treatment, while deeper conditions such as melasma may require ongoing management. Results vary between individuals and a realistic outcome can only be assessed after a consultation and skin analysis.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun protection is essential before and after treatment. 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Works and What to Expect\"target=\"_blank\">HIFU Treatment in Singapore: How It Works and What to Expect<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post eael-post-grid-column\" data-id=\"17923\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/skin-concerns\/first-time-aesthetic-clinic-singapore\/\"target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17925\" alt=\"First Time at an Aesthetic Clinic in Singapore | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/First-Time-at-an-Aesthetic-Clinic-in-Singapore-Mizu-Aesthetic-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/skin-concerns\/first-time-aesthetic-clinic-singapore\/\" title=\"First Time at an Aesthetic Clinic? Here\u2019s What to Expect and What to Ask\"target=\"_blank\">First Time at an Aesthetic Clinic? Here\u2019s What to Expect and What to Ask<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post eael-post-grid-column\" data-id=\"17887\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/skin-concerns\/how-to-choose-the-right-aesthetics-clinic-singapore\/\"target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17885\" alt=\"New to Aesthetics How to Choose a Clinic with Confidence - Mizu Aesthetic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-to-Aesthetics-How-to-Choose-a-Clinic-with-Confidence-Mizu-Aesthetic-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/skin-concerns\/how-to-choose-the-right-aesthetics-clinic-singapore\/\" title=\"New to Aesthetics? How to Choose a Clinic with Confidence\"target=\"_blank\">New to Aesthetics? How to Choose a Clinic with Confidence<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>            <div class=\"eael-load-more-button-wrap eael-force-hide\">\n                <button class=\"eael-load-more-button\" id=\"eael-load-more-btn-334e357\" data-widget-id=\"334e357\" data-widget=\"334e357\" data-page-id=\"8073\" data-template=\"{&quot;dir&quot;:&quot;lite&quot;,&quot;file_name&quot;:&quot;one.php&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Post-Grid&quot;}\" data-class=\"Essential_Addons_Elementor\\Elements\\Post_Grid\" data-layout=\"masonry\" data-page=\"1\" data-args=\"orderby=date&amp;order=desc&amp;ignore_sticky_posts=1&amp;post_status=publish&amp;posts_per_page=5&amp;offset=1&amp;post_type=post&amp;tax_query%5B0%5D%5Btaxonomy%5D=category&amp;tax_query%5B0%5D%5Bfield%5D=term_id&amp;tax_query%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D%5B0%5D=64&amp;tax_query%5Brelation%5D=AND\" data-max-page=\"4\">\n                    <span class=\"eael-btn-loader button__loader\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"eael_load_more_text\">Load More<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f28c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36f28c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0e2f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b0e2f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4d793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a4d793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Pigmentation and how does it form?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4be4da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4be4da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pigmentation is caused by the production of melanin in our skin. The darker our skin colour, the more pigment\/melanin there is in our skin. Melanin is produced in our skin by cells called melanocytes. These melanocytes contain melanosomes which produces and stores melanin.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b601d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b601d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7c596 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a7c596\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b17afe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b17afe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melanocytes_illustratio.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8078\" alt=\"Melanocytes | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melanocytes_illustratio.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melanocytes_illustratio-300x237.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melanocytes_illustratio-200x158.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Melanocytes_illustratio-600x473.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffbd317 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffbd317\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a6ee03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a6ee03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pigmentation is caused by a few factors:\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf2b1b elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"acf2b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm80 248c0 44.112-35.888 80-80 80s-80-35.888-80-80 35.888-80 80-80 80 35.888 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Sun exposure results in an increase in melanocyte size and pigmentation formation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm80 248c0 44.112-35.888 80-80 80s-80-35.888-80-80 35.888-80 80-80 80 35.888 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hormones, especially female hormones, play a part in pigmentation formation. (Fact: Women are 3 times more likely to suffer from pigmentation than men. It is more common in women during or after pregnancy, or after menopause.)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm80 248c0 44.112-35.888 80-80 80s-80-35.888-80-80 35.888-80 80-80 80 35.888 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Genetic \u2013 A family history of pigmentation also increases the chances of developing these issues. The most common genetic conditions would be freckles or sun spots. There are also birthmarks \u2013 i.e. pigmentation present at birth.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm80 248c0 44.112-35.888 80-80 80s-80-35.888-80-80 35.888-80 80-80 80 35.888 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Some medical conditions and medications may also cause pigmentation formation, or increased sensitivity to it.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad268d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cad268d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fafbf81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fafbf81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cce7a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cce7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Melanocytes are located between the epidermis and dermis layer (i.e. the first and second layer of our skin). Some of these melanosomes are transferred to skin cells called keratinocytes. The transfer of melanosomes, and therefore melanin, to the different layers of the skin will determine the type of pigmentation you have, and which pigmentation removal treatment in Singapore will be most effective for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3820c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3820c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What type of Pigmentation do I have?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba2b35b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba2b35b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861add8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"861add8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In general, there are\u00a0two main categories of pigmentation<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/skin-pigmentation-7-things-you-need-to-know\/\">:<\/a>\u00a0epidermal (first layer of the skin) and dermal (second layer) pigmentation. From a layman\u2019s perspective, we can identify most of them by the naked eye upon close-up examination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Epidermal pigmentations\u00a0are usually more distinct, darker in colour, and the borders\/edges of the spots are defined and can be seen clearly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197eafb elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-position-left elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"197eafb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1245.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8084\" alt=\"An Honest Doctor&#039;s Guide to Treating Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1245.webp 296w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1245-200x174.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Epidermal &amp; dermal pigmentation<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d370158 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d370158\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb876d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fb876d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3a5f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff3a5f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13b3bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a13b3bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Epidermal superfical pigmentation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035ae4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"035ae4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can further classify epidermal pigmentation as superficial epidermal pigments (on the surface of the skin) and intraepidermal pigments (inside the first layer of the skin). This is because treatments for these two types are different.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b41822e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b41822e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8087\" alt=\"An Honest Doctor&#039;s Guide to Treating Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge-200x61.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ge-600x183.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de384ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de384ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c3afb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01c3afb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2252c88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2252c88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dermal (Deep) Pigmentation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1831eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1831eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dermal pigmentations\u00a0(deeper) usually appear as slightly blurry, hazy patches on the skin. This type of colouration is typically lighter, and the borders\/edges of the spots are less clear than epidermal pigmentation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1665ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1665ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8103\" alt=\"Types of Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2-768x253.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2-200x66.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pigmentation-types2-600x198.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96137f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96137f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/home\">Mizu<\/a><\/span>, we also utilise a computerised software with the VISIA machine to identify the type of spots and the depth of the pigmentation in the skin. This allows the doctor to further confirm the diagnosis and choose the most appropriate treatment for different conditions, as well as to monitor progress over subsequent visits.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f1203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07f1203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best way for Pigmentation removal: combination treatment(s)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e37800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e37800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most pigmentation can be effectively treated with a combination of topical creams and laser treatments, and sometimes oral medication. The most important part is to prevent them from returning and to prevent any undesired side effects. Identifying the type of spot you have is the most crucial step in the pigmentation removal and treatment process, as it determines the type of medication, creams, and lasers that will be effective for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f8065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1f8065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1-768x434.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8110\" alt=\"An Honest Doctor&#039;s Guide to Treating Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1-600x339.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steps-1024x578-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6852b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc6852b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7f8d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa7f8d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c792b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21c792b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Topical Creams<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d1a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75d1a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most common topical cream we prescribe at Mizu for pigmentation removal is a custom-formulated Hydroquinone-based cream.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hydroquinone is a mainstay in\u00a0skin pigmentation treatment\u00a0and it works by blocking the production of melanin in the skin. Hydroquinone is known by some as a \u2018bleaching cream\u2019. It may sound scary, but on the contrary, it does not bleach the skin and also does not\u00a0remove pigmentation. Instead, hydroquinone lightens it by\u00a0reducing\u00a0the amount of pigments (melanin) being produced by the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For some conditions, especially epidermal pigmentations, it may be recommended to start on a course of hydroquinone for 2-4 weeks before any laser treatments, as this can help to decrease the chances of any spots reoccurring. Hydroquinone as a stand-alone treatment may not remove pigmentation as effectively as a combination treatment. Hydroquinone is usually used for 3-6 months, and no more than that, as it may cause side effects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ee5983 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ee5983\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba4c395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba4c395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8115\" alt=\"An Honest Doctor&#039;s Guide to Treating Pigmentation | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Depositphotos_183138112-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf010c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf010c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A steroid cream is also sometimes used in conjunction with laser treatments. This is used to prevent Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) which can happen with some laser treatments when there is scabbing of the skin involved. A steroid cream is usually used for 1 week post-laser treatments.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc0d271 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc0d271\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f922e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f922e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55f582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d55f582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laser Treatments<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7843eba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7843eba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In recent years, the quickest and most effective way to treat and remove pigmentation is by laser treatments. Laser technologies are constantly evolving, but that doesn\u2019t mean that older technologies are no longer as effective. We have several types of laser machines in Mizu that we use for different types of spots. They are the\u00a0Pico laser,\u00a0Yellow laser,\u00a0\u00a0Ruby laser, and the\u00a0Q-switched laser.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I started my career doing plenty of lasers and learning their quirks and capabilities \u2013 and over time, I chose these four stalwarts to maximise the efficacies of my treatment. As a trainer for the Pico, Ruby and Yellow lasers, I selected the different lasers according to the different pigmentation conditions and the depths the lasers can reach. Sometimes, I incorporate different lasers for a course of treatment, as both epidermal and dermal pigmentations can both be present simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec0b4a ha-has-bg-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ec0b4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The reason for choosing the different laser types is because they provide different wavelengths of laser energy to target the different pigmentation situated in the various skin layers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4748d76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4748d76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7c5c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a7c5c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb4c8fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb4c8fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q-switched laser:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f969229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f969229\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At 1064nm wavelength, the Q-switched laser is most suited to target dermal pigmentations. The Q-switched laser has been a mainstay in the aesthetics industry for many years. At Mizu, the Q-switched laser is still frequently used as it helps to rejuvenate the skin (with heat energy) while removing pigmentation at the same time. The Q-switched laser is effective in reducing brown acne marks as it not only fades pigments, it also treats and reduces acne and pore size. Read more about the\u00a0Q-switched laser here.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a maintenance treatment, the Q-switched laser is also often used to prevent pigmentation from reappearing after treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3a737e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3a737e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f20f8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f20f8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-273x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8116\" alt=\"Q-switched Laser | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-273x1024.webp 273w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-80x300.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-410x1536.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-546x2048.webp 546w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-200x750.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1-600x2249.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-switch-laser-fragmentation-scaled-1.webp 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68fc49c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68fc49c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825dcf9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"825dcf9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48aacb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b48aacb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Yellow laser:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45886ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45886ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At 577nm wavelength, the\u00a0Yellow laser\u00a0is particularly useful for epidermal pigmentation such as superficial freckles, some sun spots, age spots, and stubborn conditions such as vascular melasma. Vascular melasma is a multi-layer pigmentation condition that results from an increase in blood vessels under the skin. These blood vessels are reduced with the Yellow laser which, in turn, reduces pigmentation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Like the Q-switched laser, the Yellow laser is versatile. It can be used for a variety of conditions such as melasma, sun\/age spots, freckles, facial flushing, acne, post-acne redness,\u00a0skin rejuvenation\u00a0and brightening. The Yellow laser\u2019s energy is absorbed by both pigmentation and the underlying blood vessels. This results in the breakdown of pigmentation and at the same time, reduces the blood supply to the skin cells that produce these pigments. Not only is this an effective pigmentation removal treatment in Singapore, but it also prevents these skin cells from producing pigments and ensures longer-lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea9cc3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eea9cc3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d3b62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8d3b62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skinsection.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-8117\" alt=\"Skin Section Image | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skinsection.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skinsection-200x248.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c0b68 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53c0b68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089de52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"089de52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d8873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3d8873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ruby laser:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8645cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8645cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The\u00a0Ruby laser, at 694nm wavelength, is used to treat epidermal pigmentation, such as freckles, sun spots, lentigos, and age spots, as well as some dermal pigmentation such as melasma.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Clinical studies suggest that pigmented lesions in Asian skin should be treated with high energy densities, making the ruby laser a suitable treatment. The ruby laser can effectively reduce pigmentation with fewer side effects due to its high absorption rate by melanin and low absorption rate by other skin components.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As one of the few clinics in Singapore to have a ruby laser, I have developed specific settings for the ruby laser, combined with components from the pico laser, unique to Mizu for treating specific pigmentation conditions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa56872 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa56872\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eb8a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3eb8a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-838x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8118\" alt=\"Q-switched Laser vs Picosecond Laser | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-838x1024.webp 838w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-768x939.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-1256x1536.webp 1256w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-1675x2048.webp 1675w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-200x245.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-600x734.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8248029 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8248029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01fb870 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01fb870\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23a11ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23a11ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance, Prevention and Oral Medication (occasionally)\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345ff82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"345ff82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunscreen is a crucial step before and after laser treatments. Although non-ablative lasers\u00a0do not thin the skin, the skin can be more susceptible to sun damage for 1-2 weeks after a laser treatment. It is advised that adequate sun protection is observed before and after a laser treatment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sometimes, oral medication such as tranexamic acid can be prescribed for certain conditions. Tranexamic acid helps reduce hypervascularity (blood vessels) and also blocks the production of melanin. A good skincare routine should also be observed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b169e68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b169e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/doctors\/dr-tan-ying-zhou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr YZ Tan<\/a>, Medical Director of Mizu Aesthetic, notes: <\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;In my experience, the most important step in treating pigmentation is an accurate diagnosis before any laser is used. Different pigmentation conditions \u2014 epidermal, dermal, or mixed \u2014 respond to different laser wavelengths and settings. At Mizu, we use the VISIA skin analysis machine to help confirm the type and depth of pigmentation before recommending a treatment plan, as this helps us select the most appropriate approach for each individual.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c76e490 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c76e490\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33e2d26 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33e2d26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e33a45 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e33a45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d8fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16d8fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pigmentation Lasers: How They Work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e993ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8e993ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1490\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1490\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do lasers remove pigmentation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1490\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8454042 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8454042\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1490\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f3340a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f3340a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1bc6a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1bc6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lasers utilise either photo-acoustic energy (pico laser) or photo-thermal energy (q-switched, yellow laser, ruby laser, etc.) to break the pigmentation in the skin into smaller fragments which are cleared off by the skin&#8217;s immune system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc120b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bc120b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-245x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8118\" alt=\"Q-switched Laser vs Picosecond Laser | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-838x1024.webp 838w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-768x939.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-1256x1536.webp 1256w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-1675x2048.webp 1675w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-200x245.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-pico-vs-q-switch-laser-scaled-2-600x734.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1491\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1491\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the downtime for such lasers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1491\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d021e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12d021e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1491\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-817d46c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"817d46c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5a759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c5a759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another common question I always get from patients is &#8220;Will there be scabbing and can my pigmentation be burnt off?&#8221;, thinking that they will have to take time off for treatment. The answer is, you don\u2019t need to!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The downtime for non-ablative lasers is very minimal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scabbing usually occurs only when there is damage to the skin. Technically, in order to reduce side-effects, the laser should be administered in a way that there is minimal scabbing and slight darkening of the pigmentation. This darkening will fade over the next 1-2 weeks. Scabbing is not encouraged as it might result in hyperpigmentation (more pigments), especially for dermal pigmentations on Asian skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Only a few conditions are suitable for scabbing; such as superficial freckles, solar lentigos (age\/sun spots), and some skin tags.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1492\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1492\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can pigmentation be 100% removed? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1492\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79d871f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79d871f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1492\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec3fd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ec3fd9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9938433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9938433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not all pigmentation can be removed completely. Certain superficial ones can be completely removed, but others, such as melasma or other dermal pigmentation usually only get reduced by 70-90%.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most important thing to note about pigmentation removal treatment is to properly identify the type of pigment(s) and choose an appropriate laser with the right settings. In experienced hands, most pigmentation conditions can be treated very effectively without undesirable side effects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1493\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1493\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often will I need to return for pigmentation removal treatment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1493\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c6b29 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e5c6b29\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1493\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f0175 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3f0175\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d462c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77d462c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Typically, the interval between each pigmentation removal treatment is about 3-4 weeks. Depending on the type of pigmentation, a longer interval might be required if a strong laser setting is used. It usually takes between 2-8 sessions of laser treatments to significantly reduce pigmentation, depending on the condition. After pigmentation reduction, a laser treatment once every few months would be beneficial to maintain the results and reduce any surfacing pigmentation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1494\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1494\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Could pigmentation resurface after removing them with lasers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1494\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8c728a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b8c728a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1494\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba971f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba971f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087a5a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"087a5a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some pigmentation may seem to \u201ccome back\u201d after treatment. However, with good sun protection and proper skin care, these can take years to resurface. Adequate sun protection also ensures that new pigments do not form.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New spots can surface due to existing melanocytes that are not destroyed by the laser as they are part of the skin structure. These melanocytes can produce pigmentation when triggered by factors such as damage from the sun, hormonal changes (such as during pregnancy and menopause), or even stress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After treating your pigmentation, the occasional laser treatment can also help prevent new spots from forming. Maintenance laser treatments can remove it before it resurfaces on the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, with time, the effects of hormones, ageing skin, and accumulated sun damage can still result in some spots forming.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1495\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1495\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there any side effects for pigmentation removal? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1495\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b84354 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b84354\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1495\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-683c06a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"683c06a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8014394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8014394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contrary to common myths, a pigmentation removal laser WILL NOT\u00a0thin the skin. In fact, these lasers help rejuvenate the skin and stimulate collagen production to some extent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, pigmentation laser treatments do temporarily render the skin more sensitive to sun damage.\u00a0Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided 1 week before and at least 1 week after treatment to prevent hyperpigmentation from occurring.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the pigments) can also occur if unsuitable laser settings are used. Therefore, identifying what type of pigmentation you have and treating it with the right laser and settings is crucial in getting good results, as well as preventing unwanted side effects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1496\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1496\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What can I do if I experience hyperpigmentation due to an unsuitable laser procedure? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-up-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-chevron-down-circle\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1496\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa1472 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"caa1472\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1496\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f585b0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f585b0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf5c64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cf5c64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The good news is that hyperpigmentation usually resolves by itself. However, it can take a very long time, from 2 months to 1 year in some cases. Fortunately, this can usually be hastened with the help of topical creams such as hydroquinone or arbutin-containing skincare products. A laser treatment with a slightly lower power setting can also help reduce hyperpigmentation over time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The best way to treat hyperpigmentation is to avoid it. Therefore,\u00a0measures to prevent hyperpigmentation such as using topical creams before laser treatments are very important. Not all pigmentation is alike, and not all laser treatments are suitable for just any kind of spots or marks. 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Always consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist before starting any new skincare routine or treatment, especially if you have existing skin conditions or concerns. Results may vary from person to person, and individual needs may require different approaches.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dr Tan Ying Zhou, known as Dr YZ Tan, is the founder and Medical Director of Mizu Aesthetic Clinic. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">His journey into aesthetics began with a medical degree from St. George\u2019s, University of London, followed by an internship in Dermatology at the National Taiwan University Hospital. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Some of his favourite aesthetic procedures include nose augmentation and anti-ageing solutions, and he also serves as a trainer for emerging aesthetic doctors. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">His philosophy revolves around personalised treatments tailored to each individual\u2019s ageing concerns, aiming to transform the ageing process gracefully into a pleasant journey towards confidence and 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