Hyperpigmentation Treatment in London
Dr Hasan Benar is a dermatologist at 54 Harley Street, London, who has treated hyperpigmentation and melasma for 15 years and seen more than 10,000 patients with pigmentation. He uses the Benar Pigment Protocol™: prescription skincare, a prescribed oral treatment where suitable and in-clinic chemical peels, with check-ups every three months. Your first consultation is free and online.
Which types of hyperpigmentation do we treat?
Melasma, including hormonal and pregnancy-related melasma; sun spots and age spots; post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dark marks left after acne, eczema or injury; and uneven skin tone. Each type needs a different plan, so Dr Benar first confirms what kind of pigmentation you have and your skin type. If you have melasma, read more about melasma treatment in London.
The Benar Pigment Protocol™
Pigmentation rarely responds to a single treatment, so Dr Benar combines them. Combination treatment for melasma is supported by published clinical research. Many types of pigmentation are long-term and can return with sun, heat or hormones, so maintenance is part of the plan from the start.
The protocol, step by step: 1) a free online consultation to identify your type of pigmentation and your skin type; 2) personalised prescription skincare at home, with daily tinted sunscreen against UV and visible light; 3) a prescribed oral treatment where it is suitable and safe for you; 4) in-clinic chemical peels alongside home treatment, with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, Tixel, Fotona or medical mesotherapy added for stubborn pigmentation; 5) follow-up every three months to keep your skin clear. You can start with an online prescription skincare review.
Why patients choose Dr Benar for pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a specialised area. Dr Benar sees melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and pigmentation in skin of colour every week, and combines prescription treatment, in-clinic procedures and long-term follow-up.
15 years, 10,000+ patients
Dr Benar has treated melasma and other pigmentation for 15 years and seen more than 10,000 patients with pigmentation at 54 Harley Street.
Expert care for darker skin
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, East Asian and Black skin is more prone to dark marks after treatment. Dr Benar has extensive experience with skin types IV to VI and knows which lasers and peels to avoid.
Peels, laser and more
Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, chemical peels, Tixel, Fotona and medical mesotherapy at 54 Harley Street. Each is chosen by Dr Benar and carried out by him or a trained therapist following his plan.
About Dr Hasan Benar
Dr Hasan Benar is a fully trained dermatologist at Dr Elif Clinic, 54 Harley Street, London. He has treated melasma and pigmentation for 15 years and more than 10,000 patients, including many with darker skin. He is a published author in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024), shares educational videos on YouTube and Instagram (@drhasanbenar) and is reviewed on Doctify and Top Doctors. Not in London? Start with a free online consultation.
How to choose a pigmentation doctor
Dr Benar's own 100-point checklist: melasma and pigmentation as a real specialist focus (22), dermatological diagnosis (16), experience with skin of colour (14), managing melasma as a chronic condition (12), knowledge of medical treatments (10), sun and visible-light protection (7), careful, selective use of lasers (7), chemical peels and combination treatment (4), number of similar patients treated (3), standardised before and after photos with 6 to 12 month follow-up (2), academic work and teaching (2), patient reviews (1). The best melasma doctor is not the one with the most powerful laser, but the one who knows exactly what pigmentation they are treating, when to avoid laser and how to manage relapse. Read the full guide.
Who is the best doctor for hyperpigmentation in London?
Choose a dermatologist with long experience in pigmentation, a combination approach, a full range of in-clinic treatments, experience with your skin type and long-term follow-up. Dr Hasan Benar has treated pigmentation for 15 years and more than 10,000 patients at 54 Harley Street, London.
Can pigmentation come back?
Yes. Melasma and many other types of pigmentation can return with sun, heat or hormones, even after the skin has cleared. That is why we follow you up every three months, with a maintenance plan and clear sun-protection advice.
Do I need to come to the clinic?
Not always. Home treatment can be started after a free online consultation, from anywhere in the UK. Chemical peels and laser treatments are done at 54 Harley Street, London.
Is pigmentation treatment safe for darker skin?
Yes, when the treatment and settings are chosen for your skin type. Dr Benar has extensive experience with skin types IV to VI. Some treatments are not suitable in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so please tell us in your free online consultation.