{"a8216afd-a278-431d-9241-249a8482c463":"Doctor-Led Aesthetic Medicine","7139eaa1-a3c8-41e6-8bea-bbf2be110df9":"Hyperpigmentation and Age Spots","8f4ed747-6538-42b3-9204-10e4e72f859a":"These areas of uneven pigmentation can often seem to appear suddenly. You may begin to notice darker patches on the cheeks or forehead, or a general unevenness in skin tone that leaves the skin looking duller or older than you feel.\n\nEven with a good skincare routine now, factors such as past sun exposure, hormonal changes, and inflammation can take time to surface, becoming more visible over the years. Understanding why this happens is the first step in treating pigmentation effectively.","9551510c-7e7c-4050-86b6-7d7743d053b7":"ebd5cb","fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"c38db626-85ba-4201-9240-e8c2b19beb5e":"<h2>\n    <span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(203,34%,27%);\"><i>What Is Hyperpigmentation?</i></span>\n</h2>\n<p>\n     \n</p>\n<p>\n    <span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#333333;\">Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin. It happens when cells called melanocytes produce excess melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its colour. You might notice this as small dark spots, larger patches, or a more general unevenness in tone, ranging from light tan to deeper brown.\n </span>\n</p>\n<p>\n     \n</p>\n<p>\n    <span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#333333;\">Although it is not harmful, it can really affect your confidence. Many people find themselves relying more on makeup or feeling that their skin looks dull, uneven, or older than they feel.\n\nWhen I assess your skin, I look carefully at the pattern and type of pigmentation you have. This is important, as not all pigmentation behaves in the same way. Once we understand what is driving it, we can choose treatments that are safe, effective, and designed to reduce the risk of it returning.\n </span>\n</p>\n<p>\n     \n</p>\n<p>\n    <span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#333333;\">Whether your pigmentation is related to sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, or a combination of factors, a personalised approach makes all the difference. With the right plan, it is often possible to gradually fade darker areas and restore a clearer, more even complexion over time.\n </span>\n</p>","7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[6847]}