Hyper (darkening), or Hypo (lightening) pigmentation of the lips occurs due to many triggers such as environmental, hormonal, medical, chemical or genetical. Here at Continental Skin Clinic London, we are able to treat your concerns regardless of the causes.
Lip pigmentation is the darkened appearance of lips. This is caused by an excess production of melanin, which results in lips being darker than other areas of the face. Some types of lip pigmentation occur from physical damage to the lip area, such as cuts, scraps, or peeling from excessive dryness caused by chapping.
There are a few reasons why lips may appear dark, some of which we have highlighted below:
Here at Continental Skin Clinic London, we offer various treatments that help to treat lip pigmentation such as:
We recommend having a consultation prior to the treatment, where our experts will assess the areas you wish to treat and generate a bespoke treatment plan for you.
Although darkened lips can sometimes be genetic, there a few practices you can adopt to prevent reoccurrence after successful treatment with us at Continental Skin Clinic. Some of which are:
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Micro pigmentation is a medical tattoo in which pigment (colour) is implanted into the skin to enhance colour and appearance.
Darkening of the lips is very common and is a typically harmless condition. This is caused by an excess of melanin and can be the result of hyperpigmentation.
How do you get rid of lip pigmentation?
Lip pigmentation may be treated through various ways. Here at Continental Skin Clinic, we offer various options to improve the appearance of lip pigmentation.
What causes pigmentation on lips?
Lip pigmentation may be hyper or hypo. Many factors can lead to pigmentation on lips, including sun exposure, medication and even genetics.
Does lip pigmentation go away?
When we treat lip pigmentation, we can improve the appearance, however your lifestyle choices and maintenance will determine stability of the long term results.
Can lip balm reduce lip pigmentation?
Making sure lips are moisturised with a lip balm can surely help reduce lip hyperpigmentation. However it is best to book a consultation with a qualified aesthetician such as those at Continental Skin Clinic London to decide on a suitable treatment for your concerns.
Continental Skin Clinic in London is conveniently located just a short walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras International Station. In close proximity are also the stations for Euston, Farringdon and Russel Square.
Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: Closed
