HYPERPIGMENTATION PROCEDURE
Hyperpigmentation is a very common condition that many people suffer from, at all ages. This discoloration of the face gives patients an uneven skin tone, leaving many patients frustrated and self-conscious about their appearance. It is most commonly caused by overexposure to the sun, but can also be caused by almost any disruption to the skin, such as acne or a rash. Hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat with at-home or over the counter remedies, especially for patients with stubborn and extensive situations. However, the appearance of hyperpigmentation can often be greatly reduced by treatments available at our dermatologists’ office.
What Is Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is defined as discoloration of certain areas of the skin, leading to dark spots and uneven skin tone. This is due to an overproduction of melanin, the natural pigment found in skin which determines everyone’s eye, hair, and skin color. There are many contributing factors to a patients’ likelihood of hyperpigmentation. The most common cause is sun exposure, but other common contributors are hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, acne, allergies, and other trauma to the skin. People with darker skin tones are more prone to hyperpigmentation.
Because there are so many potential causes of hyperpigmentation, many people suffer from this condition, and thus there are many attempts to treat it. There are over the counter and at home treatments such as topical creams and serums which may include hydroquinone, specific acids, or antioxidants. Avoiding the sun and using skincare products is critical during hyperpigmentation treatments.
Each case is unique, as the cause and severity of the condition, the patient’s skin type, and desired results can affect which treatment is the best option for each patient.
The Medlite and Fraxel lasers may be used depending upon the patient.
Dr. Paul Frank Speaks About Fractional Laser Resurfacing Techniques
For best results, it is important to take care of your skin post treatment. Many patients choose to undergo yearly maintenance treatments, or at a frequency discussed with our doctor. It is also vital to limit sun exposure and wear sun protection at all times, to prevent further hyperpigmentation and protect the skin.
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Hyperpigmentation and melasma are common in skin of color, but you don’t have to live with it! With a combination of cutting-edge lasers, we can effectively break up extra melanin on the skin that has caused discoloration.
PFRANKMD’s Pigment Protocol treatment is suitable for all skin types, requires no downtime, and is tailored for your unique skin tone to reduce inflammation and dark spots.
This aids in the treatment of melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots, as well as improving skin color, tone, and texture.
Regardless of what is causing dark spots or uneven skin, PFRANKMD has a solution for you.
Call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation and click the link in bio to learn more.
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals to perform such procedures. For state laws, go to www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
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Are you bothered by bruises that stay longer than you would like? Forget about having to wait weeks for them to fade, at PFRANKMD we can use lasers that can make them disappear in a matter of days!
Check out this incredible transformation using laser treatments to treat bruising following over-aggressive cupping. This patient had an upcoming event where her back would be exposed and she wanted to speed up her healing process. She has darker skin and knows she is prone to hyperpigmentation when she bruises.
In 72 hours, you can see the amount of pigment in the bruise that has faded.
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Get rid of your melasma and improve the texture and tone of your skin with the PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol.
PFRANKMD’s Pigment Protocol treatment is suitable for all skin types and requires no-downtime. We use cutting-edge technologies to effectively break up excess melanin that has accumulated on your skin and caused discoloration. This aids in the treatment of melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots, as well as improving skin color, tone, and texture.
Regardless of what is causing the uneven skin, PFRANKMD can help.
To learn more about the Pigment Protocol treatment, click the link in bio or call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers.
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals to perform such procedures. For state laws, go to www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
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The hands are an often-overlooked part of the body that can reveal a person`s age through sun damage and volume loss.
Our personal efforts in maintaining the appearance of our hands may include manicures, jewelry, and moisturization, but there are more effective ways to rejuvenate the appearance of the hands.
At PFRANKMD, we use biostimulatory fillers to restore volume, and lasers to eliminate sunspots and hyperpigmentation on the hands.
As you can see in the before and after, tendons and veins are immediately camouflaged by the filler which may last up to a year.
Call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation to determine which treatment is the best solution for you.
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Get rid of your melasma and improve the texture and tone of your skin with the PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol.
PFRANKMD`s Pigment Protocol treatment is suitable for all skin types and requires no-downtime. We use cutting-edge technologies to effectively break up excess melanin that has accumulated on your skin and caused discoloration. This aids in the treatment of melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots, as well as improving skin color, tone, and texture.
Regardless of what is causing the uneven skin, PFRANKMD can help.
To learn more about the Pigment Protocol treatment, click the link in bio or call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers.
Bespoke Aesthetic Healthcare
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PFRANKMD|The Most Cutting-Edge Technologies| Customized Signature Treatments| Only Licensed Healthcare Professionals
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals to perform such procedures. For state laws, go to www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
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As we get older, the chronic inflammation of acne takes its toll on the skin. Pimples that used to heal and disappear seamlessly in our youth progressively leave a stain of chronic redness, hyperpigmentation, and textural irregularities as we age and our healing mechanisms become less effective. Once acne is under control, we can safely and effectively erase these marks and restore the skin`s healthy and beautiful balance.
Here we treated a patient that had the left over marks of treated acne. We provided this patient with results that are effective and long-lasting. With a combination approach of vascular and pigmented lasers along with energy delivered microneedling, we achieved our goal with this happy patient.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers to determine which approach to treating acne is best for you.
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Real Patients, Real Results! Here we are treating acne with the PFRANKMD Acne Protocol.
Using the PFRANKMD Acne Protocol, we have made improvements to this patient’s active acne, redness, and inflammation. The treatment has also helped improve leftover hyperpigmentation and scarring. These results were achieved after two Acne Protocols and two months of constant usage of the PFRANKMD Clinda Lotion.
The patient still has minor hyperpigmentation and scarring to tackle. This is caused by picking active acne on the face. AVOID DOING THIS TO SPARE YOUR SKIN!
The PFRANKMD Acne Protocol is a medical-grade treatment using laser therapy, cryotherapy, and a prescription based topical antibiotic.
At PFRANKMD, we have various treatment options and protocols to address acne and acne scars that are customized to the individual patient.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers to determine which approach to treating acne is best for you.
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The hands are an often overlooked part of the body that can tell a person`s age by showing signs of sun damage and volume loss.
To complement our efforts to groom, manicure, and adorn the hands with jewelry, the cosmetic appearance of the hands can be dramatically improved.
We use biostimulatory fillers to restore volume and lasers to improve sunspots and hyperpigmentation on the hands.
As you can see in the before and after, immediately, tendons and veins are camouflaged by the filler, which can last up to a year.
Call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation to determine which treatment is the best solution for you.
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Bespoke Aesthetic Healthcare
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PFRANKMD| The Most Cutting-Edge Technologies| Customized Signature Treatments| Only Licensed Healthcare Professionals
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals perform such procedures. For state laws, go to http://www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
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Watch a PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol live treatment from start to finish, as I answer questions from the audience about this cutting-edge procedure.
Even out your skin tone with our signature PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol. The treatment’s power lies in its precision. Pigment Protocol entails the combination of two cutting-edge technologies to effectively break up excess melanin that has accumulated and caused discoloration on your skin.
Treat melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots, as well as improve skin color, tone, and texture. Regardless of what is causing uneven skin, PFRANKMD can help. Get your melasma under control before summer arrives!
To learn more about the Pigment Protocol treatment, click the link in bio or call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers.
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Bespoke Aesthetic Healthcare
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PFRANKMD|The Most Cutting-Edge Technologies| Customized Signature Treatments| Only Licensed Healthcare Professionals
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals to perform such procedures. For state laws, go to www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
Get your melasma under control before summer arrives!
Even out your skin tone with our signature PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol. We combine cutting-edge technologies to effectively break up excess melanin that has accumulated and caused discoloration on your skin.
Treat melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots, as well as improve skin color, tone, and texture. Regardless of what is causing uneven skin, PFRANKMD can help.
To learn more about the Pigment Protocol treatment, click the link in bio or call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers.
Bespoke Aesthetic Healthcare
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PFRANKMD|The Most Cutting-Edge Technologies| Customized Signature Treatments| Only Licensed Healthcare Professionals
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WARNING: This treatment utilizes an FDA-approved medical device that requires informed consent and discussion of its risks and benefits with a licensed healthcare professional. Like all medical procedures, only doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants (PAs) can legally recommend, give consent, perform, or even attach such devices to patients. In most states, especially NY, Aestheticians of any licensure CANNOT ethically or legally apply or perform medical device treatments. At PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only licensed healthcare professionals to perform such procedures. For state laws, go to www.americanmedspa.org. To report misconduct, go to www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/1507-f.pdf
𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐆𝐲𝐦, 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰
𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒏-𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉.
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There are a variety of noninvasive, no-downtime treatments available, but there’s no quick fix. Results often take months to become visible.
“Summer bodies are made in the winter,” says Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, founder of PFRANKMD. Memorial Day is three months away, so now is the time to tighten butts, dewrinkle elbows, and jump-start your summer body prep.
𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬
For those who are generally fit and toned, but want more definition, Emsculpt will lift butts and define arms. “It typically results up to 19% fat reduction and up to 1 1/2 inches of fat loss.” Dr. Frank uses Emsculpt NEO to treat biceps and triceps and calls a 30-minute session the equivalent of 20,000 bicep or tricep curls.
𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞
A newly molded physique deserves a rejuvenated
complexion. BBL Hero utilizes Broadband light to treat
sun damage, hyperpigmentation, freckles, and redness on
all areas of the body. Quick pulses of light are passed over
the skin to target and destroy pigment and stimulate cell
rejuvenation. (A person’s back may take10 minutes to treat.)
Patients may feel the skin warming, though not enough
to require a topical numbing agent.
Click the link in bio to learn more and call (212) 327-2919 to book a complimentary consultation with one of our aesthetic healthcare providers.
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Colder climates can cause skin dryness and sensitivity. If you haven`t already, make an appointment for a PFRANKMD Oxygen Facial, which is infused with moisture-rich collagen and hyaluronic serums, which is ideal in the winter when the skin becomes drier. Diamond microdermabrasion in conjunction with oxygen infusion and LED light therapy can significantly improve skin quality, refine texture and pigmentation, minimize fine lines, and improve acne. Treatments are progressive, and you will notice further improvement with each treatment, while plumping and smoothing the skin, leaving you with a restored youthful appearance.
At PFRANKMD, our Master Aesthetician Sandra Peraza @sandraperaza153 performs The OxyLight Facial, which provides immediate gratification and dramatic results with no downtime.
All of the facials are completely tailored to the individual.
Wrinkles and fine lines • hyperpigmentation • enlarged/clogged pores • muscle toning• skin tightening • acne • anti-aging
Call (212) 327-2919 to book an appointment and get your skin in winter shape. Click the link in bio👆to learn more about our customizable facials.
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Here we used The PFRANKMD Pigment Protocol, an advanced non-invasive skin treatment that breaks up pigmented areas and address melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots.
The power in this treatment lies in its precision. Pigment Protocol uses two advanced laser technologies to selectively target pigmented areas.
The result is a more even skin tone without the risk of damage.
Watch to hear more about this combination treatment and topicals used to give these flawless results!
Treatment performed by: Registered Nurse and Director of Skincare Jennifer Kennedy, @bomb.ass.skin
Visit our website at PFRANKMD.com or call (212) 327-2919 to learn more about the Pigment Protocol treatment.
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