Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Hyperpigmentation is a broad term for any condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area due to excess melanin production. It encompasses sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and other forms of uneven skin tone. At Skin Health Practice in Hounslow, we treat all types of hyperpigmentation using a multi-modal approach that combines the Cosmelan depigmentation system, targeted laser therapy, medical-grade peels, and Dermalux LED therapy for comprehensive, lasting results across all skin types and tones.
Reviewed by Su Rixon · Aesthetic Clinician · Last reviewed April 2026
Types of Hyperpigmentation We Treat
Hyperpigmentation presents in many forms, each with different underlying causes. Solar hyperpigmentation (sun spots and age spots) results from cumulative UV damage. Melasma is driven by hormonal factors and appears as symmetrical patches on the face. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) develops after skin trauma such as acne, burns, or aggressive treatments, and is particularly common in darker skin types. We also treat periorbital hyperpigmentation (dark circles around the eyes) and uneven skin tone from a combination of factors. Accurate diagnosis of your pigmentation type is the first step to effective treatment.
Our Multi-Modal Treatment Approach
Because hyperpigmentation has diverse causes and presentations, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. We create personalised treatment programmes that may include: Cosmelan depigmentation therapy for deep, widespread, or hormonal pigmentation; targeted laser treatment for isolated, well-defined pigmented lesions; medical-grade mesoestetic peels to accelerate cell turnover and fade surface pigmentation; and Dermalux LED therapy to reduce inflammation and support the skin's healing process. This combination approach addresses pigmentation at multiple levels — surface, dermal, and cellular — for the most complete results.
Treating Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin
Hyperpigmentation is particularly common in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV-VI), and treatment must be approached with care to avoid worsening the condition. At Skin Health Practice, our practitioners have extensive experience treating pigmentation in melanin-rich skin. We use the Cosmelan system, which is clinically proven safe across all skin types, and our ND YAG laser, which has the ideal wavelength for darker skin. Treatment protocols are conservative and carefully calibrated to deliver results without triggering further PIH.
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Why Choose This Treatment
Key Benefits
Treats all types of
Treats all types of hyperpigmentation — solar, hormonal, and post-inflammatory
Multi
Multi-modal approach for comprehensive, lasting results
Cosmelan depigmentation
Cosmelan depigmentation — the global gold standard for pigmentation
Safe and effective for
Safe and effective for all skin types including darker tones
Personalised treatment plans based
Personalised treatment plans based on your specific pigmentation type
Visible improvement in skin
Visible improvement in skin tone and clarity within weeks
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Achieve the Even, Clear Complexion You Deserve
Hyperpigmentation affects millions of people, but effective treatment is available. Book your consultation at Skin Health Practice in Hounslow and start your journey to clear, even-toned skin.