Skin Concern
Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Clinical, evidence-informed care for sun spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone.
Pigmentation forms when melanin production is triggered by UV exposure, hormonal shifts, or inflammation — and it can sit deeper in the skin than it appears, which is why surface-level products often fall short.
What is Pigmentation?
Pigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns we see, and one of the most misunderstood. It shows up as sun spots, freckling, melasma, or uneven skin tone, and can develop from years of sun exposure, hormonal changes, or skin trauma long before it's ever visible on the surface.
Whether it's sun damage from years spent outdoors, stubborn pigmentation that skincare alone hasn't shifted, or uneven tone you'd simply like to even out. This is where we come in.
At The Dermal Clinic in Hervey Bay, pigmentation is treated based on what's actually causing it, not a single generic protocol. We use a combination of clinical approaches, including ablative laser resurfacing, Class IV laser therapy, and medical-grade chemical peels to target pigment at different depths within the skin.
Because pigmentation can return without proper sun protection and skin support, we also build in aftercare and product guidance as part of your plan, so results are something you maintain, not just achieve once.
Every plan starts with a Skin Assessment, so what you get is a course of treatment built for your skin, not someone else's.
Pigmentation concerns we address
Sun Spots & Freckling
From cumulative UV exposure over time
Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Dark marks left behind after acne, injury, or irritation
Uneven Overall Skin Tone
General dullness or patchiness without a single defined spot
Deep-Set Pigmentation
Concerns that haven't responded to skincare or topical treatment alone
Melasma
Hormonally-driven pigmentation, often triggered by pregnancy or contraception
Pre-Event Skin Brightening
For clients wanting a more even tone ahead of an occasion
we cannot safely laser away years of deep sun damage a week before a wedding
Treatments
Deep, Stubborn Pigmentation
Ablative Laser Resurfacing
Broader Tone Correction
Class IV Laser
Surface Congestion & Prep
Advanced Dermal Hydration
Brightening, Minimal Downtime
Clinical Resurfacing Peels
Is this right for you?
Most pigmentation responds well to a clinical approach when paired with proper sun protection. Active melasma, pregnancy, or certain medications may change what's appropriate. This is assessed during your Skin Assessment, not assumed beforehand.
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It can, particularly without daily SPF and appropriate skincare. Ongoing protection is part of maintaining results.
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The Dermal Clinic, located at 164 Christensen Street, Urraween, offers clinical pigmentation treatment starting with a Skin Assessment.
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Suitability depends on your individual skin and pigmentation type — this is confirmed during assessment.
Find Out What's Actually Causing It
Pigmentation has different causes and different depths — your plan should reflect that.