Pigmentation and Spots
As we age, the daily impact of the sun, pollution and stress, in addition to the skin’s natural aging process, can impact the way our skin looks and feels. For many, this results in undesirable outcomes such as age spots, sun spots, Melasma, UV damage and other hyperpigmentation concerns.
Hyperpigmentation affects people of all skin types and colours. When the skin produces more melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color), this can create darker spots or patches resulting in hyperpigmentation.
At Lucere, we understand the importance of feeling confident in your own skin. As the leading cosmetic, dermatology, and laser clinic in Edmonton, we are able to offer more than 25 different lasers and skin devices. This means we are able to offer the most effective treatment that is a best fit for your skin.
Corrective Treatments
Fraxel Skin Resurfacing
A non-ablative laser treatment that penetrates deep into your skin to stimulate your body’s production of collagen, replacing damaged skin cells with new, healthier cells.
Treatment Time: 2 hours
Discomfort Level: Moderate
Anesthesia: Topical numbing cream
Recovery Time: Redness & swelling for 3-5 days, then 1-week pink & dry
Results: For skin rejuvenation, 1-2 treatments will offer results in as soon as 2 weeks and can continue to improve for up to 6 months. For optimal results, we suggest maintaining yearly. For conditions like acne scarring a series of treatments will be needed. Results can be maintained with less aggressive treatments.
PicoFocus Skin Revitalization
A non-invasive laser treatment that improves pigmentation & discoloration of the skin, improves acne scarring, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and enhances skin for a brighter & youthful look.
Treatment Time: 1 hour
Discomfort Level: Mild
Anesthesia: Topical numbing cream
Recovery Time: Mild redness & swelling for 1-2 days
Results: Results seen 1 week after treatment. 3-6 treatments needed for optimal results.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
A safe, ablative CO2 Resurfacing treatment that is effective for treating sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, skin texture and uneven pigmentation or skin tone.
Treatment Time: 2-3 hours
Discomfort Level: Moderate
Anesthesia: Topical numbing cream
Recovery Time: 7-14 days (depending on treatment)
Results: For skin rejuvenation, 1 treatment can offer results that last years. For conditions like acne scarring, a series of treatments may be needed. Results can be maintained with less aggressive laser treatments.
Fotona Smooth + Lift
A non-invasive laser treatment that works to enable the full-thickness contraction of collagen in the face for skin resurfacing, brightening, tightening and the reduction of fine lines & wrinkles and sun damage.
Treatment Time: 2 hours
Discomfort Level: Mild-Moderate
Anesthesia: Topical numbing cream
Recovery Time: Depending on customized treatment, it can range from no downtime to redness, flaking and/or swelling for 3-5 days
Results: 3-5 treatments needed for optimal results.
Excel V+ Redness Reduction
A fast and easy way to treat skin discolouration without invasive procedures. Using advanced laser technology, the Excel V+ laser combines the precision of two powerful lasers to target and treat unwanted red, brown, purple, and blue discolouration in the skin.
Treatment Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Discomfort Level: Mild-Moderate
Anesthesia: None
Recovery Time: Mild redness and increased puffiness for 2-4 days
Results: Results seen 1 week after treatment. 3-5 treatments needed for optimal results.
IPL Photofacial
A non-invasive treatment that use Intense Pulses of Light (IPL) to treat and repair a variety of skin issues. IPL PhotoFacials can improve the look of sun damage, redness, rosacea, and age spots with little to no downtime.
Treatment Time: 1 hour
Discomfort Level: Mild
Anesthesia: None
Recovery Time: Mild redness, swelling and/or bruising for 2-4 days
Results: 3-5 treatments needed for optimal results. Results start to appear about one week after treatment.
Chemical Peels
An exfoliating solution that aims to remove dead and damaged skin cells on the upper layer of the skin. It improves skin discolouration & hyperpigmentation, acne & acne scarring, uneven skin tone, melasma, signs of aging and brightens & enhances skin.
Treatment Time: 45 minutes
Discomfort Level: None - Mild
Anesthesia: None
Recovery Time: Mild pinkness for 1-3 hours
Results: 3-6 treatments needed for optimal results