Treating Pigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone — What Are Your Options?
Pigmentation is one of the most common reasons clients reach out to us. Whether it’s sun damage, hormonal changes, or post-acne marks — uneven skin tone can affect confidence and be difficult to treat with skincare alone.
At Platinum Cosmetics, we take a tailored, honest approach to managing pigmentation. Here’s how we do it.
What Causes Pigmentation?
There are different types of pigmentation, and they don’t all respond to the same treatments. Some of the most common include:
Sun-induced pigmentation (solar lentigines)
Melasma — often hormonal and stubborn
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), often from acne or irritation
Freckles — genetic, harmless, and sometimes aesthetic
That’s why proper skin assessment is essential. We don’t treat what we think we see — we confirm it first.
In-Clinic Treatments for Pigmentation
Depending on your skin type and the kind of pigmentation you have, we may recommend:
Fotona laser treatments: Our go-to for stimulating cell turnover and fading pigment gently over time. Safe for a wide range of skin tones.
Skin rejuvenation: Includes light-based and energy-based treatments to lift pigment and renew the surface.
Facials: Medical-grade facials can target dullness, repair the skin barrier, and prep your skin for other treatments.
Your treatment plan will depend on how deep the pigment sits, how your skin has responded in the past, and how consistent you want your approach to be.
At-Home Support for Lasting Results
We’ll guide you through a skin care plan that includes:
SPF every day — the most important pigment-prevention step
Pigment inhibitors like niacinamide, azelaic acid or licorice root extract
Barrier support to reduce inflammation and prevent new PIH
Exfoliants (used carefully) like lactic or mandelic acid to encourage turnover
You can browse our skin care range for products that support bright, even skin safely.
Your Skin, Your Plan
If you’ve tried pigment serums or over-the-counter creams with no change — or worse, irritation — it may be time to take a more structured approach.
Book a consultation at our Port Melbourne clinic, and we’ll assess your skin properly, explain your options, and create a plan that works for you.