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Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of the skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin. This happens when excess melanin - the pigment that gives skin its colour - is produced. It can become harmful and it can affect your confidence and skin appearance.

At CLAI, we understand how frustrating uneven skin tone and dark spots can be. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern that affects people of all skin tones and ages; however, the good news is that it’s highly treatable with the right approach.

Whether your pigmentation is caused by sun exposure, hormones or past acne breakouts, our team offers personalised treatments using the latest in medical aesthetics to help you achieve clear, radiant skin.

Types of Hyperpigmentation

Dark marks left behind after acne, eczema or skin injuries.

Often triggered by hormones (pregnancy, birth control or sun exposure). Here, melasma appears as symmetrical brown or grey-brown patches, typically on the face.

Flat brown spots that develop from years of sun exposure are commonly seen on the face, chest and hands.

Genetically driven, often darkening with sun exposure.

Can result from certain medications or chemical exposure.

Hyperpigmentation Treatments

This soothing treatment features a professional chemical peel that gently lifts away dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, more even-toned complexion. Using advanced Mesoestetic PRO and MD Peels, we specifically target hyperpigmentation by addressing excess melanin in the skin. Powered by key ingredients such as azelaic acid, kojic acid and resorcinol, these peels exfoliate, refine skin tone and diminish dark spots from sun exposure, melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation

Price: R 1280

Time: 45 minutes

Tailored to your skin’s unique needs, this signature facial begins with skin-condition-specific active ingredients and a gentle enzyme exfoliation to effectively remove dead skin cells, brighten the complexion and promote a healthy skin tone.

This is followed by a targeted serum selected to address your specific concern - ranging from sensitivity and dehydration to compromised skin - working to restore balance and skin health. A customised mask is then applied to treat concerns such as acne, congestion, pigmentation, dehydration or inflammation. To complete the experience, a calming facial massage is included.

Note that this treatment can also be safely adapted for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, using carefully selected ingredients that address skin concerns while prioritising safety and comfort.

Price: R 1830

Time: 75 minutes

Tailored to your skin’s unique needs, this signature facial begins with skin-condition-specific active ingredients and a gentle enzyme exfoliation to effectively remove dead skin cells, brighten the complexion and promote a healthy skin tone.

This is followed by a targeted serum selected to address your specific concern - ranging from sensitivity and dehydration to compromised skin - working to restore balance and skin health. A customised mask is then applied to treat concerns such as acne, congestion, pigmentation, dehydration or inflammation. To complete the experience, a calming facial massage is included

Note that this treatment can also be safely adapted for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, using carefully selected ingredients that address skin concerns while prioritising safety and comfort.

Price: R 1830

Time: 75 minutes

Mesoestetic PRO and MD Peels are specially formulated to treat hyperpigmentation by targeting excess melanin in the skin. These professional-grade peels use powerful ingredients like azelaic acid, kojic acid, tranexamic acid, retinol and resorcinol to exfoliate, even out skin tone and reduce dark spots caused by sun damage, melasma or post-inflammatory pigmentation. By accelerating cell turnover and inhibiting melanin production, the result is smoother, clearer and more radiant skin.

Pro-Peel R 950

MD-Peel R 1100

Time: 45 minutes

Cosmelan® by Mesoestetic is a world-renowned depigmentation treatment specifically designed to reduce stubborn hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks. This two-phase treatment works by inhibiting melanin production at the source, while promoting deep exfoliation and skin renewal. Unlike traditional peels, Cosmelan® offers long-lasting results by regulating pigment formation, leaving the skin visibly clearer, brighter and more evenly toned over time.

Price: R 17 600

Time: 45 minute in clinic treatment incl 1 month home care products

The ME LINE® Peel is a specialised depigmentation treatment formulated to target hyperpigmentation in all skin types, especially darker skin tones. It effectively treats melasma, sun damage and post-inflammatory pigmentation by combining powerful ingredients that reduce melanin production and promote controlled exfoliation. ME LINE® works both on the surface and deep within the skin to improve tone, texture and clarity-resulting in a visibly brighter, more uniform complexion with minimal irritation.

Price: R 1800

Time: 45 minutes

Medical Needling (also known as microneedling) uses fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. This process encourages skin renewal and allows brightening serums, such as tranexamic acid, to penetrate more effectively. By targeting sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory marks, the treatment helps achieve a clearer, smoother and more even-toned complexion on the face and neck.

Price: R 2500

Time: 120 minutes

Exosome Needling delivers tiny vesicles packed with powerful messengers that help balance melanin production and calm inflammation. This targeted action works to fade hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and restore a brighter, more radiant complexion.

Price: R 4450

Time: 120 minutes

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment uses your own blood’s platelets, which are packed with growth factors that stimulate skin healing and regeneration. When applied to the skin, PRP accelerates cell turnover, reduces inflammation and promotes collagen production. This helps fade hyperpigmentation by balancing melanin production and repairing damaged skin, resulting in a clearer, brighter and more even complexion.

Price: R 4890

Time: 120 minutes

3D Needling combined with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) enhances the skin’s natural healing and rejuvenation process. The microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production and skin renewal, while PRF - rich in growth factors and healing proteins - boosts tissue repair and reduces inflammation. This powerful combination helps fade hyperpigmentation by promoting balanced melanin production.

Price: R 3500

Time: 120 minutes

Lumecca IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is an advanced light-based treatment that targets areas of excess melanin - the pigment responsible for dark spots and uneven skin tone. The device emits powerful, broad-spectrum light pulses that penetrate the skin and selectively heat pigmented cells, breaking them down without damaging surrounding tissue. This process triggers the body’s natural healing response to clear away the fragmented pigment.

Price: R 2450

Time: 45 minutes

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that delivers targeted skin-brightening ingredients, such as tranexamic acid, directly into the middle layer of the skin using fine microinjections. This approach helps inhibit excess melanin production, reducing dark spots, melasma and post-inflammatory marks. By improving the penetration of active ingredients, mesotherapy works to fade hyperpigmentation and reveal a clearer, more radiant and evenly toned complexion.

Price: R 2675

Time: 75 minutes

Tri-Therapy targets hyperpigmentation on multiple levels by combining a chemical peel, superficial needling with brightening actives, and a specialized post-treatment mask. The peel exfoliates and removes pigmented skin cells, while needling enhances the absorption of active ingredients that reduce melanin production. The final mask calms the skin and supports ongoing brightening.

Price: R 2675

Time: 75 minutes

Tri-Therapy targets hyperpigmentation on multiple levels by combining a chemical peel, superficial mesotherapy with brightening actives and a specialised post-treatment mask. The peel exfoliates and removes pigmented skin cells, while mesotherapy delivers targeted ingredients directly into the skin to reduce melanin production. The final mask calms the skin and supports ongoing brightening.

Price: R 2675

Time: 75 minutes