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ABNOM Treatment Singapore, Dermal Pigmentation and Laser Expectations

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee ABNOM stands for acquired bilateral naevus of Ota-like macules, the medical name for Hori’s naevus. It is a dermal pigmentation that produces grey-brown speckles across both cheekbones and is common in Asian skin. Because the pigment sits deep in the dermis, it does not […]

Hori’s Naevus Treatment Singapore, Why Cheek Pigmentation Can Be Stubborn

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Hori’s naevus is a dermal pigmentation that produces grey-brown or grey-blue speckles on both cheekbones, and it is common in Asian women in Singapore. Because the pigment sits deep in the dermis, creams cannot reach it and it is often mistaken for melasma. It […]

Sun Spot Removal Singapore: How Lasers Treat Solar Lentigines

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Sun spots, known medically as solar lentigines, are flat brown spots caused by years of cumulative sun exposure. They respond well to pigment lasers such as Pico laser and Q-switched laser, and discrete spots often clear over a short course in Singapore. Sun protection […]

Can Pico Laser Treat Acne Scars? When Fractional Laser or CO2 May Be Better

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Pico laser can improve some acne scars, particularly shallow textural change, and it treats the brown marks that often accompany scarring. Deeper indented scars respond better to fractional resurfacing such as fractional CO2 or radiofrequency microneedling, which rebuild collagen more aggressively. Most patients present […]

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treatment Singapore

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, is the flat brown mark left behind after acne, eczema, injury or a procedure inflames the skin. It is a pigment problem, not a scar, and it is especially common in Asian skin. PIH fades over months to years without […]

How Many Pico Laser Sessions Do You Need for Pigmentation?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee The number of Pico laser sessions needed for pigmentation depends on the type of pigment, its depth and your skin response. Discrete sun spots and freckles often clear in one to three sessions, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually needs three to six, and dermal pigmentation such […]

Pico Laser for Acne Marks vs Acne Scars in Singapore, What Is the Difference?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Acne can leave three distinct types of residual change, and each responds to a different treatment. Brown flat marks are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), an excess of melanin that Pico laser clears effectively. Red flat marks are post-inflammatory erythema (PIE), dilated capillaries that respond to […]

Melasma Treatment in Singapore, Why It Recurs and Where Pico Laser Fits

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Melasma is a chronic pigmentation condition that is managed, not simply removed. It appears as symmetrical brown patches on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip, and it relapses with sun, heat and hormonal triggers. Effective treatment in Singapore combines rigorous photoprotection, prescription topical therapy […]

Can Pico Laser Make Pigmentation Worse? Rebound Pigmentation Explained

Medically reviewed by Dr Bernard Ong. Edited by Dr Gerard Ee, Medical Director, The Clifford Clinic. Pico laser can make pigmentation worse in specific situations.  For example, too aggressive laser settings, or when poor aftercare when treating melasma, inflamed, or tanned skin. The mechanism is likely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or melasma rebound, both driven by heat […]

How Long Do Pico Laser Results Last? Maintenance for Melasma, Freckles and PIH

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Pico laser results last longest when the pigment is fully cleared and the triggers that caused it are controlled. Dermal pigmentation such as Hori’s naevus sits deep in the dermis, and once those pigment cells are destroyed, they are not replaced, so clearance is […]