Melasma and Solar Lentigo

At Image Regenerative Clinic, each treatment journey begins with a precise dermatological evaluation and evolves into an interdisciplinary approach, where aesthetic medicine is integrated with regenerative medicine to achieve visibly natural and clinically lasting results.

Dermatological diagnosis and interdisciplinary approach

The first step is always a specialist diagnosis aimed at identifying the nature and depth of the pigment (epidermal, dermal, or mixed), distinguishing between different types of hyperpigmentation, and detecting possible hormonal or inflammatory factors that sustain its persistence.

When needed, the dermatological evaluation is complemented by an interdisciplinary approach, dermatological, regenerative, and nutritional, to rebalance systemic factors influencing skin response.
Only healthy, metabolically balanced skin can respond effectively to aesthetic treatments.

Melasma and Solar Lentigo: two faces of hyperpigmentation

Melasma, or chloasma, is a chronic facial hyperpigmentation that appears as brown-grayish patches with irregular borders, typically located on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip.
It is more frequent in women and may be associated with hormonal imbalances or oral contraceptive use, but is often aggravated by sun exposure and oxidative stress.

Solar lentigines, on the other hand, are small brown spots caused by chronic UV damage.
They are among the earliest visible signs of cutaneous photoaging and reflect the skin’s reduced ability to repair sun-induced cellular damage.

In both cases, the key lies not only in lightening but in restoring the skin’s regenerative capacity.

Regenerative treatment and selective laser therapy
Regenerate before correcting

The real secret at Image to achieving visible and long-lasting results is to regenerate before correcting.
Every skin has its own “biological memory”: if the tissue is fatigued, dehydrated, or inflamed, any laser treatment risks acting only on the surface.
To regenerate means to restore the skin to an optimal state of cellular vitality, oxygenation, and self-repairing ability, so the laser can act precisely, safely, and effectively in depth.

This philosophy translates into the integration of the Lipogems® treatment, an exclusive, signature protocol of Image Regenerative Clinic.
Lipogems® uses one’s own microfragmented adipose tissue, naturally rich in stromal cells and growth factors, to stimulate the biological regeneration of the dermis.