Pigment & Bown Spot Removal & Lasers
Science. Precision. Clarity.
Great results begin with understanding your skin.
Solving pigmentation can be straightforward—or it can be one of the most complex challenges in cosmetic dermatology. Dark spots develop for many reasons, including sun exposure, genetics, aging, inflammation, hormonal changes, and birthmarks. While many pigmentary concerns appear similar, they often arise from entirely different biological processes and require very different treatment approaches.
At SkinMed Institute, we believe successful treatment begins long before selecting a laser. It starts with understanding the biology behind the pigmentation, how it behaves in your skin, and which treatment offers the safest, most effective path forward. As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Mona Sadeghpour is trained to identify the underlying physiology behind every pigmented lesion — not just its surface appearance — before designing a treatment strategy.
Our Philosophy: Treat the Diagnosis, Not Just the Discoloration
Pigment is one of the most complex areas of cosmetic dermatology. Two brown spots may appear nearly identical yet require completely different treatments—and using the wrong technology can worsen pigmentation, lead to unnecessary procedures, or create permanent complications.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, every treatment plan begins with understanding why the pigmentation developed. Only then can we determine whether laser treatment is appropriate—or whether another approach will provide a safer, more effective outcome.
What We Treat
SkinMed Institute offers evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of benign pigmentary concerns, including:
Sun spots (solar lentigines)
Melasma
Freckles (ephelides)
Age spots
Seborrheic keratoses
Nevus of Ota and Nevus of Ito
Café-au-lait Macule
Dermal Melanocytosis (Mongolian Spot)
Congenital and acquired pigmented birthmarks
Dermal and epidermal pigmentation
Medication-induced hyperpigmentation
Hemosiderosis
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Some pigmentary conditions respond exceptionally well to laser treatment, while others are better managed with topical medications, oral therapy, observation, or a combination of approaches. The goal is never simply to remove pigment—it's to choose the treatment that best matches your diagnosis and skin biology.
Our Treatment Toolkit
Because no single treatment is right for every type of pigment—or every skin tone—Dr. Sadeghpour draws from a range of proven therapies, often combining them for the safest and most effective results.
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An ultra-fast picosecond laser that shatters pigment into microscopic particles for the body to clear naturally. Its extremely short pulse duration minimizes heat to surrounding tissue, making it an excellent option for many pigmentary conditions across a wide range of skin tones.
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A fractional resurfacing laser that improves sun damage, texture, and pigment while stimulating healthy skin renewal. When used with carefully selected settings, it can safely treat pigment in both lighter and deeper skin tones.
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Medications such as tranexamic acid can address the biological drivers of stubborn pigmentary disorders such as melasma, particularly when lasers and topical therapy alone are insufficient.
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Prescription lightening agents, retinoids, and antioxidants are often the safest and most effective first step for many pigmentary conditions, especially in patients at higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The SkinMed Institute Difference
Expertise That Goes Beyond the Laser
Owning advanced laser technology is only one part of successful pigment treatment. Knowing when to use it—and just as importantly, when not to—is what protects both your skin and your long-term results.
As a board-certified dermatologist with advanced fellowship training in laser and cosmetic dermatologic surgery, Dr. Mona Sadeghpour combines expertise in pigment biology, laser physics, wound healing, and the treatment of diverse skin tones to develop an individualized strategy for every patient. She understands that the same brown spot may behave differently—and require a completely different approach—depending on its diagnosis, depth, underlying biology, and the skin in which it occurs.
Her academic career has been dedicated to advancing the science of pigment disorders and laser surgery. Through clinical research, physician education, national lectures, and published work, she has helped shape how dermatologists diagnose and treat challenging pigmentary conditions, including melasma. This commitment to evidence-based medicine ensures every recommendation is guided by science—not trends—with an emphasis on achieving exceptional results while protecting the long-term health of your skin.
Dr. Mona Sadeghpour's expertise
Recipient of the prestigious ASDS Frederic S. Brandt Innovations in Aesthetics Research Grant, awarded to support groundbreaking research that helped redefine the role of lasers in treating melasma.
Author of peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on melasma, pigmentary disorders, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology, helping educate physicians on the latest advances in pigment treatment.
Invited national speaker for leading organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), lecturing on pigment disorders, laser surgery, and skin of color.
Active member of the Skin of Color Society, reflecting an ongoing commitment to safe, evidence-based pigment treatment across all skin tones.
Schedule Your Aesthetic Assessment & Plan Session
Our role isn't simply to eliminate pigmentation—it's to understand your skin, develop the safest treatment strategy, and help you achieve clearer, healthier skin with results designed to last.
Schedule your Aesthetic Assessment & Planning Session to receive a personalized evaluation and treatment strategy designed specifically for you.