— Gallery / Pigmentation / Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation has many causes — sun exposure, inflammation, hormones, medications. Whatever the trigger, the result is the same: patches of skin that hold more pigment than the surrounding area. The Aerolase Neo targets that excess melanin while limiting the heat that can otherwise make pigment worse.
Photos courtesy of Aerolase® — individual results vary.
— Our Approach
Pigment-related conditions can be unpredictable. A gentler delivery system is often the difference between progress and a setback.
— The Technology
The Aerolase Neo's 650-microsecond pulse is shorter than the skin's thermal relaxation time. Energy targets pigment quickly, then exits — reducing the bulk heating that can trigger post-inflammatory darkening.
It's contactless. There's no cooling gel, no anesthetic, and no contact with the skin's surface — three details that matter when treating conditions where heat is the enemy.
— What It May Help
— Recommended Treatments
Pigmentation responds best to a combined approach: in-office laser sessions, supportive topicals, and consistent sun defense.
— Primary
The 650-microsecond Nd:YAG laser, FDA-cleared for benign pigmented lesions on all Fitzpatrick skin types. The short pulse targets excess melanin while limiting heat that can otherwise darken pigment further.
Learn about Aerolase— Adjunctive
PCA Skin and EltaMD regimens with tyrosinase-inhibiting actives that support what the laser begins. Customized to your skin type and any prescriptions in use.
Learn about PCA Peels— Maintenance
Pigment-prone skin needs daily broad-spectrum SPF. Monthly maintenance facials help hold the result you've worked for and catch any return early.
Learn about Facials— What to Expect
Pigmentation takes patience. Here's what your journey looks like — from your first conversation through your maintenance plan.
— Consultation
Your esthetician reviews your skin, history, medications, and goals. You'll leave with a treatment plan, an honest timeline, and clear pricing — no pressure.
— Treatment
Each Aerolase session typically runs 20–30 minutes. The treatment is contactless and most clients return to their day right after, with little to no downtime.
— Series
Sessions are spaced 2–4 weeks apart. Many clients see progressive lightening across the series, with continued evening of tone for weeks after the final visit.
— Maintenance
Daily SPF, a tailored homecare routine, and periodic touch-up sessions help maintain your result. Pigment can return — we'll plan for that together.
— Common Questions
If you don't see your question here, our team is happy to answer it during your free consultation.
Book your free consultation — we'll match the right treatment plan to your skin, your goals, and your timeline. No deposit. No commitment.
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Browse the full gallery — every condition we work with, with real before-and-after results from actual patients.
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Important information. Individual results vary.
Photographs shown are of actual patients who have provided written authorization for the use of their images. Results depicted are individual outcomes and are not a guarantee or prediction of any particular result for any other person. Clinical outcomes depend on a number of factors including skin condition, treatment adherence, individual response, hormonal and lifestyle factors, and ongoing sun protection. Melasma is a chronic condition that can recur. No treatment is risk-free; the potential benefits, side effects, and any treatment-specific risks will be reviewed with you in detail during your complimentary consultation.
Skin R&R treatments are performed by licensed providers operating under appropriate medical supervision. Provider credentials are available on request and at each location. The Aerolase Neo® is an FDA-cleared 650-microsecond 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser; cleared indications relevant to this page include the treatment of benign pigmented lesions on Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI. Any discussion of use beyond cleared indications will occur during your consultation. Some patients pictured may have received complimentary or reduced-cost treatment in exchange for the use of their photographs.
Photos courtesy of Aerolase® where indicated and used with permission. © Skin R&R. Not medical advice. For medical concerns, consult a qualified provider.
