Laser Pigmentation Removal: Restore Clear, Even Skin

Are dark patches, sunspots, or uneven skin tone getting in the way of your glow? You’re not alone. At Metodica Med Spa, we offer advanced laser pigmentation removal using the ResurFX M22 by Lumenis — a safe, effective way to treat pigmentation issues and reveal a more even, radiant complexion.

Laser pigmentation removal is a non-invasive treatment designed to break down unwanted pigment in the skin using beams of light. Unlike topical treatments that often only fade the surface, laser skin resurfacing targets pigmentation at deeper layers, giving you longer-lasting, more noticeable results.

Our technology, the ResurFX M22, uses fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing to focus on areas of discoloration while leaving surrounding skin intact — meaning faster healing and minimal downtime compared to older, harsher methods.

The ResurFX M22 delivers precise, controlled laser energy into the deeper layers of your skin. It targets melanin (the pigment responsible for dark spots) and gently heats it, breaking it down so that your body can naturally clear it away.

A key advantage: the ResurFX laser reaches deeper layers of the dermis, making it ideal for treating pigmentation that lies beneath the surface of the skin. After treatment, the pigment rises in small portions to the surface and gradually sheds off, revealing clearer skin underneath.

It typically takes 4-5 sessions spaced one month apart to effectively lighten deeper pigmentation. The older and deeper the pigmentation, the more sessions may be needed.

At the same time, ResurFX stimulates collagen production, helping to improve overall skin texture and tone.

At Metodica Med Spa, we proudly use the ResurFX M22 — one of the most versatile and advanced systems available today. Here’s why it’s different from other laser skin technologies:

• Fractional and non-ablative: Treats pigmentation without harming the surface layer of skin.
• Customizable settings: Adjusts to your unique skin type, pigmentation depth, and treatment goals.
• Minimal downtime: Most clients return to their usual activities within 2-4 days. Right after the procedure, the treated pigmentation darkens as the pigment rises to the upper layers of the skin. Over the next 7-10 days, it gradually exfoliates, revealing clearer, brighter skin underneath.
• Safe for various skin tones: With careful settings, ResurFX can even be used for some deeper skin tones under expert supervision.
• No epidermal damage: Unlike ablative lasers, ResurFX doesn’t remove the top layer of skin, reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially important for conditions like melasma and chloasma.

1. We start with a detailed skin assessment to understand your pigmentation issues and goals.
2. We perform hardware diagnostics using the advanced Visia system to determine the depth and characteristics of your pigmentation.
3. A numbing cream is applied to ensure your comfort during treatment.
4. The ResurFX handpiece is passed over the treatment area, delivering gentle pulses of laser energy.
5. The entire session usually takes about 30-60 minutes.
6. Afterward, soothing products and sun protection are applied to the treated skin.

Most people notice a gradual fading of dark patches, sunspots, or uneven pigmentation over a series of treatments. After each session, the treated pigment darkens slightly, then gradually exfoliates within 7-10 days.

Your skin will appear clearer, brighter, more even-toned, and firmer thanks to the stimulation of collagen and elastin production.

Fractional laser resurfacing (like ResurFX) treats the deeper layers of the skin while preserving the surface. This approach is perfect for hyperpigmentation because:

• It reduces the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation, especially important for darker skin types.
• Healing is faster and more comfortable compared to ablative lasers that remove the top skin layer.
• It protects the skin barrier, critical when treating delicate pigmentation conditions like melasma and chloasma.
• Along with fading dark spots, it improves skin firmness and elasticity.

• Candela Laser Pigmentation Removal: Effective for spot treatments but can be harsher, with longer downtime.
• CO2 Lasers: Good for severe skin resurfacing but carry a higher risk of trauma and are not suitable for melasma.
• ResurFX M22: Gentle yet powerful. Less downtime, customizable for skin tone and pigmentation depth, rejuvenates skin while treating dark patches safely.