Pigmentation & Uneven Tone
Even, brighten and refine
Pigmentation can show up as sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, melasma, post-inflammatory marks or diffuse mottling. It often develops slowly and deepens over time, especially in sun-exposed skin or hormonally active stages of life.
At North Skin, we specialise in advanced plasma-based pigmentation correction, using technology that works on both the surface and deeper layers. Plasma reduces inflammation, oxygenates the skin and helps the pigment safely lift while strengthening the skin barrier.
Why pigmentation develops
Pigmentation forms when melanocytes produce excess melanin. This can be triggered by UV exposure, hormones, heat, inflammation, pregnancy, medication and post-acne trauma.
The challenge is not the pigment itself, but the pattern behind it. Inflammation, cell turnover and barrier health all influence how persistent the discolouration becomes.
Our approach improves the skin’s function first, so pigment can be lifted safely and evenly.
Our most effective treatments for pigmentation
Plasma Pen Spot Removal
(Selective Lesion Treatment) For isolated dark spots like solar lentigines, age spots or stubborn sun freckles, the Plasma Pen can precisely lift and remove pigment from the surface. Only suitable for clearly defined, non-melasma pigmentation.
Skin Needling
A collagen stimulating treatment that helps soften sun damage and stubborn marks, while improving overall tone and texture. It’s ideal when pigmentation looks “spread out” rather than spot based, and results build gradually over a short series.
Cold Ozone Plasma (CoolJet)
Cold Plasma delivers oxygen-rich plasma energy that calms inflammation, supports barrier repair and disrupts the conditions that allow pigmentation to persist. It is especially effective for melasma-prone skin or skin that flushes, overheats or reacts easily.
Hyper Plasma
A regenerative plasma modality that increases epidermal permeability for better pigment correction and infusion of brightening serums. Ideal for dullness, uneven tone, post-inflammatory marks or when the skin needs support before stronger resurfacing.
Recommended Treatment Plan
- Surface pigment from sun exposure
Skin Needling
3 to 4 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart - Melasma or hormonally driven pigmentation
Cold Plasma and Hyper Plasma
Weekly for 4–6 weeks
Introduce skin needling only once the inflammation is controlled - Post-inflammatory pigmentation (from acne or irritation)
Cold Plasma and Hyper Plasma
Optional skin needling for texture and brightness - Targeted dark spots or age spots
Plasma Pen Spot Removal
Followed by Cold Plasma or Hyper for healing and pigment control - Maintenance
Once every 1–3 months depending on lifestyle, sun exposure and skin behaviour
Results and recovery
Skin needling delivers visible brightness and freshness within days. Cold Plasma and Hyper Plasma offer a more gradual brightening effect while improving the skin’s resilience and barrier function.
Plasma Pen Spot Removal involves light crusting for 5–10 days but produces a clean lifting of pigment.
Pigmentation responds best with consistency and a layered approach, especially when hormones or inflammation are involved.
Find out which plasma treatment is right for your skin.
We treat pigmentation with precision and a deep understanding of skin behaviour. Plasma technology allows us to work safely on a wide range of skin tones, with tailored protocols for melasma, sun damage, uneven tone and inflammatory pigmentation.
Expect a calm, elevated treatment experience and results that reveal clearer, brighter and more even skin over time.