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Pigmentation Treatment in Derby

Clearer, more even skin in your own natural tone. Led by our pigmentation specialist, specially trained to treat Asian and darker skin tones safely, with peels and microneedling planned around how your skin responds.

  • Melasma, sun damage & dark marks
  • Safe for every skin tone
  • 1-hour pigmentation consultation £40

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Client receiving an advanced facial treatment with red LED light at Neo Elegance Skin Clinic, Derby
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Client having a skin scan to assess pigmentation at Neo Elegance Skin Clinic, Derby
Our approach

Pigment treated at the source, gently and in the right order

Every plan follows the Neo Skin Blueprint Method, created by our Clinical Director Farrah, a neuroscientist, so your skin is prepared, treated and protected in the right order.

  1. AssessA pigmentation consultation and skin scan to identify your type of pigmentation, how deep it sits and what triggers it.
  2. PrepareA patch test and the right homecare to calm and strengthen your skin before active treatment begins.
  3. CorrectA course of pigmentation peels or microneedling at strengths chosen for your skin tone, adjusted as your skin responds.
  4. ProtectDaily SPF, homecare and maintenance treatments to keep pigment from returning.
Every skin tone

Even tone, in your own natural colour

Our aim is to fade excess pigment so your skin looks clear, even and healthy. We do not lighten or bleach skin, and we will never aim to change your natural skin colour.

  • Darker skin needs a careful handAsian, Black and Middle Eastern skin produces pigment more readily, so irritation from harsh treatment can trigger more pigmentation. That is why strength, timing and preparation matter so much.1
  • Specialist trainingFiz is specially trained in treating Asian and darker skin tones safely, with a patch test before every new treatment and strengths chosen for your skin.
  • Steady, lasting changeReal improvement comes from a planned course and daily SPF. Treatments that promise dramatic change in one or two sessions put skin at risk.
The brain-skin connection

The neuroscience of pigmentation

The cells that make your skin's pigment share their origins with nerve cells. Melanocytes and neurons both develop from the same early tissue, and your skin runs its own stress-response system that talks to the brain.

  1. Stress hormones can switch pigment onHormones made from the same family as your stress hormones, called MSH and ACTH, bind to receptors on melanocytes and signal them to make more pigment.
  2. Inflammation leaves a markWhen skin is irritated or inflamed, by acne, a burn or harsh treatment, melanocytes can respond by producing extra pigment. In darker skin this response is stronger.
  3. Calm skin holds resultsKeeping skin calm and protected stops new pigment forming while existing pigment fades.

How this shapes your treatment: we calm inflammation before and during treatment, avoid unnecessary irritation, and look at stress, sleep and sun habits as part of your consultation.

Reviewed by Farrah, Clinical Director, BSc Neuroscience, MSc Clinical Research. Updated October 2026. Research: Ascsillán & Kemény 2024, International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 1Davis & Callender 2010, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Real results

Pigmentation before and after

Real clients, treated at our Vernon Street clinic.

Before and after the MelanoPro Pigment Peel package at Neo Elegance Skin Clinic, Derby, showing reduced pigmentation on the cheek and jawBEFOREAFTER
Pigmentation and uneven toneMelanoPro Pigment Peel package
Before and after treatment for hyperpigmentation, melasma and acne on darker skin at Neo Elegance Skin Clinic, Derby, showing a clearer, more even tone around the mouth and chinBEFOREAFTER
Hyperpigmentation, melasma and acneDarker skin tone

Shared with client consent. Individual results vary.

Ready to start?

Understand your pigmentation first

Our Pigmentation Consultation and Personalised Plan is a full hour looking at your pigmentation in depth, including a skin scan that shows what is happening beneath the surface, and maps out the right treatments for your skin tone.

Treatments

Pigmentation treatments in Derby

Your consultation decides which of these you need and in what order.

Signature package

MelanoPro Pigment Peel Package

Our most complete pigmentation plan. Three treatments spaced a month apart, with an in-depth consultation, patch test and home care kit included.

  • MelanoPro peel
  • Tranexamic acid and cysteamine peel
  • HydroCLEANSE Super Facial
  • Home care kit

How MelanoPro compares with Cosmelan

Brighten

SkinBrite Chemical Peel

A targeted brightening peel that speeds up the shedding of pigmented surface cells, for a clearer, more even tone.

Best for: sun damage, uneven tone, post-acne marks

£80Book
Tailor

Advanced Peel, Mixology

A bespoke layered peel, blended by your therapist to target several concerns in one treatment, such as pigmentation alongside texture or breakouts.

Best for: pigmentation with other concerns

£110Book
Renew

Pigment Correct Microneedling

A brightening lactic acid resurfacer, microneedling and red and near-infrared LED, combined to renew the skin from deeper down and target uneven tone.

Best for: stubborn marks, uneven tone with texture

£150Book
Maintain

Lunchtime Peel, No Downtime

The Lira Clinical Vita Brite Refresher, a gentle brightening peel to keep skin radiant between courses, with no downtime.

Best for: dullness, maintaining results

£80Book
Start here

Pigmentation Consultation

A full hour looking at your pigmentation in depth, with a skin scan and a personalised plan for your skin tone, before any treatment begins.

Best for: anyone new to pigmentation treatment

£40 · 1 hrBook
Built into your plan

Red and near-infrared LED

Red and near-infrared light help calm inflammation and support healing in the skin. For pigment-prone skin, keeping inflammation down is one of the most important ways to stop new pigment forming.

  • Red lightCalms redness and irritation
  • Near-infrared lightSupports deeper repair
Your specialist

Meet Fiz, our pigmentation specialist

Fiz, pigmentation specialist, treating a client at Neo Elegance Skin Clinic in Derby
Lead Aesthetics Practitioner

Fiz

Over a decade in clinical skin treatments, specialising in pigmentation and acne, with specialist training in treating Asian and darker skin tones safely. Fiz is also trained in Cosmelan.

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Fiz is so lovely, warm and welcoming and amazingly intelligent when it comes to all things skin… Fiz tailors facials specifically to your skin and she never disappoints!
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What we treat

Every type of pigmentation

Each type sits at a different depth and has different triggers, which is why diagnosis comes first.

Melasma

Patches across the cheeks, forehead and upper lip, linked to hormones, heat and sunlight.

Sun damage

Sun spots and age spots from years of UV exposure, often on the face and hands.

Post-acne marks

Dark marks left after breakouts heal, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Read how to get rid of dark marks after acne.

Uneven tone

Dullness and patchy tone that make skin look tired, even without distinct spots.

FAQs

Pigmentation treatment questions

What causes pigmentation?

Pigmentation happens when melanocytes, the cells that make melanin, produce too much in one area. Common triggers are sun exposure, hormonal changes, heat and inflammation, such as the marks left behind after acne or irritation.

Will treatment lighten my natural skin colour?

No. We treat excess pigment, such as melasma, sun spots and dark marks, so your skin looks clear and even in its own natural tone. We do not lighten or bleach skin, and we will never aim to change your skin colour.

Is pigmentation treatment safe for Asian and darker skin tones?

Yes, with the right approach. Darker skin produces pigment more readily, so harsh or irritating treatments can cause more pigmentation, not less. Fiz is specially trained in treating Asian and darker skin tones safely, using a patch test, carefully chosen strengths and a gradual plan.

What is the best treatment for melasma?

Melasma is managed rather than cured, because hormones, heat and sunlight can bring it back. A course of pigmentation peels such as our MelanoPro package, the right homecare and daily SPF give the best long-term control. Read our comparison of Cosmelan and MelanoPro.

How much does pigmentation treatment cost in Derby?

Our Pigmentation Consultation and Personalised Plan is £40 for a full hour. The SkinBrite Chemical Peel is £80, the Advanced Peel, Mixology is £110, Pigment Correct Microneedling is £150, and our MelanoPro Pigment Peel package is £350, including an in-depth consultation, three treatments and a home care kit.

How many sessions will I need?

Most pigmentation needs a course. Our MelanoPro package is three treatments spaced a month apart, and targeted peels are usually a course of three to six. Your plan is set at your consultation and adjusted as your skin responds.

When is the best time of year to treat pigmentation?

Autumn and winter are ideal, because lower UV levels make it easier to protect your skin while it renews. Daily broad-spectrum SPF is essential all year round.

Should I see my GP about a dark spot?

Yes, if a spot or mole is new, changing in size, shape or colour, bleeding or itchy. Please have it checked by your GP before any cosmetic treatment. We will always tell you if we think a medical opinion is needed first.

Start here

Begin with your pigmentation consultation

An in-depth look at your pigmentation and skin tone, with a personalised plan so every treatment that follows is safe and right for you.

Book pigmentation consultation · £40

Prefer to ask first? Email us for advice

Book pigmentation consultation · £40