Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) typically results from your skin producing more melanin, a natural pigment that determines eye and hair color, as a reaction to damage or irritation. A disruption like this could cause melanin to leak and become entrapped in the dermis. On the skin, this typically appears as brown, tan, or black patches.
Generally, the hyperpigmentation of prior acne, pimples, or other blemishes can diminish with time, but it’s difficult to estimate when this will happen. PIH has important cosmetic implications and may make people self-conscious about their skin, which can sometimes lower their confidence. At Medrein Health & Aesthetics, we offer a number of solutions to make you feel like yourself in no time.
Our team, led by Dr. Haritha Mikkilineni, provides a number of therapy pathways that are supported by cutting-edge technology. Our physician-owned practice allows for the most holistic approach to your health and beauty journey with a commitment to the well-being of our patients.
We offer a number of treatment options that include:
With the Fotona laser treatment, we combine state-of-the-art facilities with innovative technology to effectively treat skin irregularities. The Fotona StarWalker and Fortona SP Dynamis Laser can restore your youthful and bright skin through a non-invasive process that provides quick results. With this versatile and convenient in-office procedure, you can rejuvenate your face in as little as 30 minutes. This could be the best option for you if you want results that are long-lasting and painless.
Patience is key in the treatment of PIH. Our staff at Medrein Health & Aesthetics are trained to fit your particular needs and ensure that the highest standards of safety are met. Skin irritability and hyperpigmentation are potential side effects of treatment approaches, particularly those involving laser interventions. However, Dr. Mkiki will provide you with all the tips for a safe and fast recovery.
Medrein Health & Aesthetics is Southlake’s most exclusive medical spa and offers the latest technology and procedures to enhance patient wellness, aging, sexual health, and aesthetics. Apart from our expertise in various cutting-edge technology, patients are at the forefront of what we do. Our aesthetic physician Haritha Mikkilineni (Dr. Mikki), MD, and our other competently trained staff are experts in aesthetic medicine and utilize the award-winning StarWalker® picosecond laser technology to get highly effective anti-aging results. Make an appointment with us and have your hyperpigmentation issues resolved today.
While PIH does eventually resolve and fade away, it is difficult to say when that might happen. It can take anywhere from three months to two years. Dermal PIH may leave lasting marks that take years to fade. Additionally, there is a possibility that fresh spots can appear or that your PIH will reappear after fading.
There are a number of natural at-home remedies for depigmentation. However, their efficacy varies greatly. If your PIH is strong and covers a larger surface area, it might be best to visit a professional to seek the right course of action.
It is impossible to totally prevent PIH. The intensity of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, however, can be prevented or lessened with a judicious approach to sun protection: Wearing protective clothing and limiting your time in the sun may help lessen its severity.
The laser treatment for PIH could cost anywhere between $1000 to $1500, depending upon various factors.