Pigmentation Treatment Plan Skin Pigmentation can be treated with IPL as the melanin (skin colour) attracts the light and therefore heats up. The skin that contained the pigment slowly lifts to the surface of the skin and falls off. Images is able to offer a treatment to reduce the colour of pigmented lesions caused by sun damage, using Intense Pulsed Light technology. A doctor’s letter confirming that no skin cancers are present is required before commencing treatment. It may be difficult to assess the degree of results before treatment commences, but one initial treatment will give an indication as to whether the pigment is likely to reduce, and then further treatments can be done if needed. One treatment is often enough to see stunning results, but 2 or 3 may be needed for optimal results. Treatments are performed at 4 to 6 weekly intervals. Results will vary. Not all pigmentation will fade. Usually sun damage typically seen on backs of hands, forearms, décolletage and face will respond well. Hormonal pigmentation and other pigmentation with a medical cause may not respond, or will have minimal results.