TAN REMOVAL TREATMENT
IN HYDERABAD, INDIA

Depending on the Fitzpatrick skin type, type I and II (light colored skin)
Tan Removal Treatment in Hyderabad

The skin changes its color when exposed to UV radiation/Sunlight. Also called as sun burn. This occurs due to increase in melanosomes and the melanin pigment. Sun tanning is seen on sun exposed areas like the forehead, cheeks, lateral sides of the neck, shoulders, outer aspects of arms, upper back and feet. Depending on the Fitzpatrick skin type, type I and II (light colored skin) get tanned easily whereas V and VI (dark colored skin) do not get tanned at all.

Causes of Skin Tanning & Prevention:

Skin tanning is caused by exposure to UV radiation. UV-A rays penetrate deeper into the skin and cause increase pigmentation, premature ageing etc. UV-B rays penetrate up to the upper layers of skin only and cause increase pigmentation, burns, tan and aging. Initially there is reddening followed by pigmentation.

PREVENTION:

Using sunscreen, covering face with long brimmed hat and sunglasses and dark clothes to prevent skin damage.

De-Tan Treatment Options:

Treatment options available are:

 

Chemical peels:

Is done to remove the superficial layer of skin cells which are tanned. Peels used are glycolic acid peel, ferulic acid peel, mandelic acid peel etc., depending on the condition.


Microdermabrasion:

It is used to exfoliate the upper dead cells giving healthy looking skin. It improves overall skin tone and texture


Laser toning:

Is the most effective treatment for pigmentation. With help of Q switch laser there is reduction of melanin, stimulation of collagen, elastin and evens skin tone. Improvement of skin tone and texture is also seen.


Post treatment creams:

Creams which contain vitamin C, kojic acid, azelaic acid etc., are used

FAQs

Treatment for tanned skin is done with combination of procedures like laser toning and chemical peels. It can be used on all sun-exposed areas like from hands, face, arms, upper back etc.

Combination of treatments are done to remove tan on brown skin

Skin care treatment like sunscreen, using moisturizer and avoidance of direct sun exposure.

It is prevented by avoiding going out directly into sun, using long brimmed hat and sunglasses when sun exposed and covering sun-exposed areas with dark clothes is

Ranges from 2,500-8,000 per session depending on the type of treatment taken

With proper measures and skin care routine post treatment, there are no long term side-effects.

Normally the sun-tan takes roughly around 4-6 weeks for it to lighten. But with de-tan treatment, the time is shortened and the skin cell renewal is fastened. If the sun-tan is chronic, then it might take more than few sessions.