Treat Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Achieve a Clearer, More Even Complexion
Dealing with uneven skin tone, dark spots, or the persistent patches of melasma can be a significant concern, often making you feel like you need to cover up your skin. At Studio 16 in Abbotsford, we understand that achieving a balanced, radiant complexion is a priority. We offer targeted treatments designed to safely and effectively break down excess pigment, revealing the clear and luminous skin underneath.
Our approach focuses on correcting existing discoloration while also managing the factors that contribute to it. Let us guide you toward a solution that restores your skin’s natural evenness and your confidence.
What Causes Uneven Pigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is a broad term for any darkening of the skin, while melasma is a specific type characterized by brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face. Understanding what triggers this overproduction of melanin is key to treating it effectively.
Sun Exposure
UV radiation is the primary trigger for most types of hyperpigmentation. Sunlight stimulates melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) to create more melanin as a protective response, leading to sun spots, freckles, and the darkening of existing pigmentation.
Hormonal Changes
Melasma is often called “the mask of pregnancy” because it is frequently triggered by hormonal fluctuations associated with pregnancy, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy. These hormones can make melanocytes hypersensitive to sun exposure.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
This occurs after an injury or inflammation to the skin, such as acne, eczema, or even an aggressive skincare treatment. The skin’s healing process can trigger an overproduction of melanin, leaving behind dark spots after the initial issue has resolved.
Genetics:
Your genetic makeup can play a role in your predisposition to developing certain types of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and freckles.
Our Expert Solutions for a Brighter Skin Tone
At Studio 16, we use advanced treatments that target pigmentation at its source. Our goal is to lift existing discoloration and prevent new spots from forming, giving you long-lasting clarity.
Illuminate & Renew with Oxygeneo® Illuminate
The Problem
Dull skin tone, sun spots, and generalized hyperpigmentation.
The Solution
The Oxygeneo® Illuminate Super Facial is specifically formulated to brighten the skin. It utilizes Kojic Acid and Vitamin C to inhibit melanin production and correct uneven tone.
How it helps
This 3-in-1 facial exfoliates the top layer of skin, removing pigmented cells while infusing powerful brightening ingredients. It improves skin texture, reduces sun damage, and leaves your complexion looking visibly brighter and more uniform.
Resurface & Correct with Green Peel®
The Problem
Stubborn pigmentation, melasma patches, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
The Solution
The Green Peel® offers a powerful, herbal-based method for deep skin renewal. It stimulates significant peeling of the skin’s outermost layers, where excess pigment is stored.
How it helps
By accelerating the skin’s regeneration cycle, the Green Peel® effectively sheds damaged, discolored skin cells. This process brings fresh, evenly toned skin to the surface, making it highly effective for treating widespread melasma and deep-set pigmentation.
Build Resilience with Red LED Light Therapy
The Problem
Inflammation and cellular damage that can contribute to and worsen hyperpigmentation.
The Solution
Red LED Light Therapy is a gentle, restorative treatment that works at a cellular level. It helps to calm the skin and support its healing and regenerative processes.
How it helps
While not a direct pigment inhibitor, red light therapy reduces the inflammation that can lead to PIH. It also strengthens the skin, making it more resilient against environmental triggers. It is an excellent complementary therapy to enhance the results of other pigmentation treatments.
Strengthen & Repair with Microneedling
The Problem
Uneven skin texture combined with discoloration and a general lack of skin vitality.
The Solution
Microneedling encourages skin repair from the inside out. While primarily known for texture, it also plays a role in normalizing cell function, including that of melanocytes.
How it helps
The controlled micro-injuries promote the regeneration of healthy skin cells and can help break up superficial pigment. By improving overall skin health and encouraging proper cell turnover, microneedling contributes to a more even and luminous complexion over time.
Ready to Reveal Your Brightest Skin?
You don’t have to accept uneven skin tone as a permanent concern. With a strategic and personalized treatment plan from Studio 16, you can achieve the clear, radiant complexion you desire.
Book a consultation today to discover the best pigmentation solution for your skin.