Melasma (syn.: chloasma) refers to large brown pigment spots on the face, which are caused by hormonal influences in combination with UV radiation, sometimes due to genetic predisposition. Due to the hormonal influence, women who use hormonal contraception (e.g. the contraceptive pill) or pregnant women are particularly affected. The main areas affected are the forehead, cheeks (zygomatic region) and upper lip. Melasma is a chronic pigmentation disorder that requires a long-term treatment strategy. Possible treatment options include lightening creams (e.g. Cyspera), chemical peelings or laser therapy. The basis of any therapy is consistent sun protection and lightening care products.
Age spots are benign, usually sharply defined pigment spots which, as the name suggests, appear more frequently with age. They tend to form on sun-exposed skin areas such as the face, décolleté, forearms or back of the hands. In contrast to freckles, they hardly fade in winter. Age spots are flat and cannot be felt. They are best removed with a laser. At Dermanence, age spots are treated with the Q-switched Nd-YAG laser. The skin must not be tanned or exposed to the sun during laser therapy, so it is mainly carried out in winter.
These are dark pigmentations that occur after an inflammatory process such as acne or eczema. These pigmentations sometimes disappear on their own, but can also be very stubborn. Possible treatment options are lightening creams (e.g. Cyspera), chemical peelings or, in a few cases, laser therapy. The basis of any therapy is consistent sun protection and lightening care products.
Our team of doctors will be happy to advise you on the most suitable treatment option for you.
If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.
The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.
Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.
All details can be found here in our GTC.
