Sorting Out Pigmentation and Sun Damage: A Guide for South Wales
Welsh weather does not exactly scream sun damage, but pigmentation is one of the most common things we treat. A lot of it comes from years of ordinary daylight, the odd sunny holiday, and hormones, rather than a fortnight abroad. Here is how we approach it for clients coming to us from across South Wales.
Know what you are dealing with
Sun spots and freckle like marks respond well to IPL and laser. Melasma, the larger patches often linked to hormones or the pill, needs a gentler and more patient approach, and the wrong treatment can make it worse. Marks left behind by old spots usually fade with the right resurfacing and a bit of time. Getting the diagnosis right is half the job.
What actually shifts it
IPL breaks up surface pigment so your skin can clear it. Laser handles the stubborn, deeper spots. Peels brighten and even out the whole complexion. And none of it lasts without daily SPF, because sunlight is what brings pigmentation back in the first place. Anyone who promises to clear it in one session and never mentions sun protection is not being straight with you.
Why a consultation matters here
More than almost any other concern, pigmentation goes wrong when it is treated blind. We look at your skin in person, work out what is actually causing the marks, and only then recommend a treatment. That first consultation is free, whether you are in Cardiff or driving in from Swansea, Bridgend or the Valleys.
