Medi Facials & Chemical Peels
Targeted peels using AHAs, retinol and brightening actives accelerate cell turnover and fade pigmentation at the epidermal level.
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Melbourne
Expert, multi-modal pigmentation correction for sun damage, melasma, post-inflammatory marks and uneven skin tone — safely and effectively in Malvern East.
Understanding Pigmentation
What Causes Skin
Pigmentation?
Skin pigmentation occurs when melanocytes — the cells responsible for skin colour — produce excess melanin in localised areas. The result is patches or spots that are darker than your surrounding skin tone. While pigmentation is entirely harmless, it can cause significant aesthetic concern and affect confidence.
Pigmentation has many causes: UV exposure (the most common), hormonal fluctuations (melasma), post-inflammatory response after acne or injury (PIH), and natural ageing. Critically, different types of pigmentation require different treatment approaches — which is why correct diagnosis before treatment is essential. A protocol that works brilliantly for solar lentigines may worsen melasma if used incorrectly.
At K Aesthetics Studio, we begin every pigmentation consultation with a thorough skin analysis to correctly classify your pigmentation type and design the safest, most effective protocol for your skin.
What We Treat
Pigmentation Conditions
We Address
Sun Spots & Solar Lentigines
The most common type — flat, darkened spots caused by cumulative UV exposure. Often found on the face, hands and décolletage. Generally very responsive to targeted treatments.
Melasma
A complex, hormonally-influenced form of pigmentation that typically presents as symmetrical patches on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Requires a careful, multi-modal approach and ongoing management — we never promise a single cure.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Dark marks left after acne, skin trauma or inflammation (PIH). More common in medium-to-deep skin tones. Responds well to carefully selected brightening peels and topical protocols.
General Uneven Skin Tone
Generalised dullness, blotchiness or mottled pigmentation from ageing and environmental exposure. Brightening protocols restore a more even, luminous complexion.
Age Spots
Darkened spots associated with ageing and long-term UV exposure. Often appear alongside other signs of photoageing such as textural changes and fine lines. Treated as part of a comprehensive skin rejuvenation plan.
Freckles & Diffuse Freckling
While many clients love their freckles, we can lighten and even skin tone for those who prefer a more uniform complexion — using approaches that preserve your natural skin character.
Our Approach
How We Treat
Your Pigmentation
Effective pigmentation correction is not a single treatment — it's a strategy. We use a combination of modalities sequenced appropriately for your skin type, the type of pigmentation, and the time of year.
1
Assess & Classify
We identify the type of pigmentation — epidermal, dermal or mixed — and any contributing factors (UV, hormones, inflammation). This determines which treatments are safe and effective for you.
2
Prepare the Skin
Pre-treatment preparation — typically 4–6 weeks of prescribed home-care actives (such as vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid or a retinoid) — primes the skin for treatment and reduces the risk of post-inflammatory response.
3
In-Clinic Treatment
A tailored combination of targeted chemical peels, active ingredient infusions, and where appropriate, SYLFIRM X RF Microneedling (for vascular pigmentation and melasma) and LED Light Therapy.
4
Maintain & Protect
Daily SPF 50+ is non-negotiable. We provide a complete home-care protocol and schedule ongoing maintenance sessions to sustain your results and prevent recurrence.
Investment
Pigmentation Correction
Pricing
Effective pigmentation correction is a programme, not a single session. Pricing depends on your specific protocol. A complimentary consultation gives you a clear, personalised plan and quote.
Single treatment sessionFrom $280
Course of 4–6 sessionsContact us
Multi-modal programmeContact us
Multi-Modal Approach
Treatments We Combine
for Best Results
SYLFIRM X RF Microneedling
SYLFIRM X's pulsed wave mode selectively targets vascular pigmentation and the basement membrane disruption that drives melasma — a breakthrough for difficult pigmentation cases.
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LED Light Therapy
LED supports post-peel recovery, reduces inflammation, and certain wavelengths assist in normalising pigment production over time.
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Pigmentation Correction
FAQs
We treat sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (from acne or skin trauma), freckles, age spots and general uneven skin tone. Different types require different approaches — which is why a thorough assessment before treatment is essential.
Yes — but treatment selection is critical. We assess your Fitzpatrick skin type carefully and select approaches appropriate for your tone, including RF microneedling, specific peels and topical protocols proven safe for all skin types. We never use treatments that carry unacceptable risk for darker complexions.
Superficial sun spots may lighten significantly within 2–4 weeks of a peel series. Melasma and deeper pigmentation requires a longer, multi-modal approach over 3–6 months with strict daily SPF use. We set clear, realistic expectations and track your progress throughout.
UV exposure drives most pigmentation. Any treatment that fades existing pigment will be reversed rapidly without daily SPF 50+ protection — even on cloudy Melbourne days. Sun protection is the most essential part of any pigmentation correction programme.
At K Aesthetics Studio in Malvern East, pigmentation treatments start from $280 per session. An effective protocol typically involves a series of sessions. Book a complimentary consultation for a personalised plan and transparent quote.