Treatment for Pigmentation and Age Spots
What is pigmentation and how is it caused?
Pigmentation in the skin is the result of accumulated melanin. Melanin is what gives the skin its colour. When it accumulates in small areas it can cause blemishes, freckles, moles and discolouration. Different factors can cause it; some people are born with a predisposition to it while others find it appears after sun exposure. Brown birthmarks can also be caused by excess melanin that accumulates in the skin.
Age and liver spots appear with age and are most common after the age of 40, usually affecting women more commonly. Age spots are also known as Lentigines and appear as brown marks on the skin, generally on the face and the back of the hands.
How can IPL laser treatment benefit me?
While skin blemishes and discolouration present no medical risk for a person, it is the aesthetic element that people become uncomfortable with and become self-conscious about. Fortunately laser treatments can effectively eliminate blemishes by targeting accumulated melanin under the surface of the skin.
An applicator is held over the surface of the skin, allowing pulses of light to penetrate the skin. It targets accumulated areas of melanin, breaking them down and eliminating them.
How long does the treatment take?
The skin is analysed before any treatments are performed, to check the condition and skin type and to ascertain how many treatments will be required. The number of treatments will depend on the condition of your skin and the size of the area to be treated.
Typically, pigmentation treatment can last between 15 and 20 minutes. Most people can continue with their day as normal afterwards. Sometimes people can experience a little swelling and tenderness after the treatment but side effects are minimal. The skin may be a bit red immediately following the treatment but the procedure is relatively comfortable for the majority of patients.
It is recommended that the areas to be treated be kept out of the sun in the period leading up to the laser treatment. Spots that are cancerous may not be treated and the initial assessment will determine whether your age spots or blemishes may be handled by laser treatment.
For an assessment and professional consultation, contact ClinicSP.co.uk in Welwyn Garden City and find out more about the IPL laser treatment methods that can be used to treat your skin condition.
Physiotherapy
Chartered Physiotherapists are medically trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of physical problems. Treatment is designed for each individual problem to reduce pain, maximise movement and function. Treatment techniques include manual mobilisation and manipulation, specific soft tissue techniques, acupuncture and electrotherapy. Physiotherapy also involves specific exercises designed to speed up recovery and prevent pain returning.
Chartered Physiotherapists are autonomous clinicians, this means that you can be seen by us without visiting your GP first. At your first consultation you will be asked various questions to gain a history of your condition. During the assessment you will need to provide information regarding your medical history and any medication you are taking. A physical assessment will also take place to reach a diagnosis.
If your problem cannot be helped with Physiotherapy we will refer you to an appropriate Doctor or Consultant.
At PhysioHealth we specialise in treating the following problems:
Back Pain
Sciatica
Neck Pain
Sports Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Shoulder Pain
Knee Pain
Arthritis
Foot & Ankle Pain
Elbow Pain
Hand Pain
Headaches
Neuro Rehabilitation
Womens Health
Ergonomics
Pilates
Sports Protein Supplements: Replenishing Muscle Fibre
For keen and active sports enthusiasts, protein should be an important part of your diet, to help build and repair muscles after strenuous exercise.
Some choose to consume a protein powder supplement before and after their workout, or a protein shake whilst on the go.
What ever the sports supplement you use, protein in its many forms (amino acids) is a vital part of replacing tissue and helps heal your muscles faster.
Melanotan Tanning Injections and Pills: Why Are They Growing In Popularity
Are you wishing you could have that terrific bronze coloration so many of the celebrities or even your friends have been sporting these days? Do you hate lying in the sun for hours hoping you brought enough oil with you? You may be a fan of the lotions but just wish there was something that would give you a bit more of an even color. You may hate the idea of a tanning bed as well. So what’s all the fuss about melanotan?
If this is the case there are a few things you should consider. First of all you will want to know what melanotan tanning injections and pills are. Next you’ll need to find out if they are for you or if you should stick to the salon.
Tanning Pills
As with so many things that are beauty and cosmetic related there are many arguments for the hazards of getting a tan simply by ingesting a pill. If you’re considering taking a pill for tanning you should try to find one that is FDA approved and has a list of ingredients on it. You should also make sure to start with the lowest dose possible to insure you don’t have a large allergic reaction to it.
It’s also never a bad idea to consult your doctor before embarking on a beauty journey such as this. With a professional in your corner it will be easier to manage to do this healthfully.
Tanning Injections
There are now people who have been happy to show of tanned skin coloration along with a few other health benefits thanks to a very specialized peptide. This peptide increases the amount of melanin within the skin of an individual. This increase effectively allows the person to have darker pigmentation. There are some people who have stated they had headaches or experienced nausea while others are all too happy to announce they had some unexpected benefits in the bedroom.
With either of the above methods it’s a good idea to ask your doctor’s opinion before embarking on this journey for beautiful, golden skin. This will help to insure that you get the results you are after without any trouble.
Europatan are global suppliers of melanotan. For further information visit the Europatan website and read all the facts.
