The Piazza Center — Procedures

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Hyperpigmentation Treatment Austin

The Piazza Center founder Dr. Rocco Piazza understands the power of data. For years he has tracked and analyzed patient outcomes.

Board-Certified ABPS4.9 · 270 Google Reviews

Recovery Time

Discussed at consultation

Provided By

Our Non-Surgical Team

Location

Austin, TX

Overview

Hyperpigmentation Treatment in Austin

The Piazza Center founder Dr. Rocco Piazza understands the power of data. For years he has tracked and analyzed patient outcomes, and those findings have led him and his team to develop a multi-layered Annual Skincare Plan designed to yield unparalleled results in skin and facial rejuvenation — including the correction of age spots, sun spots, melasma, and other forms of hyperpigmentation that can be difficult, if not impossible, to camouflage with makeup.

At a Glance

Everything You Need to Know

01

Treatments Involved

  • HALO, MOXI & Erbium Contour TRL/Profractional Lasers
  • Forever Young BBL (Broadband Light) & Chemical Peels

Goal

Fade age spots, sun spots, melasma, and discolored scars, restoring an even, healthy-looking skin tone through a customized combination of in-office treatments and medical-grade home care.

02

The Assessment

Every plan begins with a Visia Skin Analysis — an imaging exam that measures your skin’s health and identifies signs of damage, factoring in your age, gender, and skin type before a custom Annual Skincare Plan is built.

Downtime

Little to none, treatment-dependent

Setting

In-office, non-surgical

03

The Piazza Center Difference

  • Data-driven, science-backed model of skin repair
  • Outcomes tracked and analyzed patient by patient
  • Secondary Visia scan at the end of your plan to compare against your baseline
04

At-Home Care

Medical-grade skincare products deliver restorative and protective treatment store-bought brands can’t, using only the highest-quality ingredients and adhering to rigorous standards of testing for proven efficacy.

Our Approach

A 360° approach
to optimal outcomes.

Optimal outcomes demand a 360° approach. Rather than treating hyperpigmentation as a single, surface-level flaw, The Piazza Center team evaluates three areas together — because paying careful attention to all three is the key to rejuvenation that looks natural and lasts.

01

Skin Texture & Tone

Where hyperpigmentation itself lives — age spots, sun spots, melasma, and discolored acne or trauma scars, mapped and measured by the Visia Skin Analysis.

02

Muscle Movement

How the underlying muscles move and age alongside the skin, factored in so a treatment plan complements — rather than fights — your natural expression.

03

Bone Structure & Fat Volume

The foundation beneath the skin, assessed alongside tone and texture so results read as naturally rejuvenated, not simply resurfaced.

Why Treat Hyperpigmentation

The benefits,
beyond even tone.

When hyperpigmented areas fade, your skin appears fresh and youthful — even without makeup. Treating the underlying causes, rather than camouflaging them, delivers results that hold up day to day.

  1. 01

    Even, Uniform Tone

    Age spots, sunspots, and large freckles fade into a smoother, more consistent complexion.

  2. 02

    Refined Texture

    Laser resurfacing catalyzes the body’s own reparative process, replacing damaged skin cells with healthy ones over time.

  3. 03

    Softened Scarring

    Discolored acne and trauma scars soften alongside general sun damage and discoloration.

  4. 04

    Minimal Downtime

    Most laser and light-based treatments involve little to no downtime compared to surgical alternatives.

  5. 05

    Data-Backed Planning

    Your Annual Skincare Plan is built from your own Visia Skin Analysis, not guesswork.

  6. 06

    Renewed Confidence

    Fresh, glowing, even-toned skin that photographs and feels healthier — with or without makeup.

Signature Program
The Annual Skincare Plan

Your skin,
tracked over time.

Unlike practices that treat pigmentation as a one-and-done procedure, The Piazza Center builds a multi-layered Annual Skincare Plan around your own Visia Skin Analysis — then performs a secondary scan at the end of the plan to compare results against your original baseline.

  • Visia-Guided
  • Multi-Layered
  • Outcomes Tracked
Laser Treatments & Light Therapies

Advanced tools,
proven safety.

As a tech-forward practice, The Piazza Center invests in the best aesthetic advancements available. Today, laser treatments are far safer and more effective at treating hyperpigmentation and an array of related concerns like acne scarring, enlarged pores, and rough skin texture.

Instead of simply removing the top layer of skin, our laser treatments create controlled “micro-wounds” that catalyze the body into its own reparative process — sloughing off damaged skin cells and replacing them with healthy cells over time. Our practice uses Erbium Contour TRL, Profractional Lasers, HALO, MOXI, and Forever Young BBL (Broadband Light).

Laser skin treatment for hyperpigmentation being performed at The Piazza Center
Am I a Candidate?

Is hyperpigmentation
treatment right for you?

If your skin shows age spots, sun spots, discolored areas, melasma, or an uneven tone that’s difficult to camouflage with makeup, you may be a good candidate. During your Visia Skin Analysis, our team evaluates your specific concerns to build a plan tailored to your skin.

01Age Spots, Sunspots & Large Freckles
02Melasma or Uneven Skin Tone
03Discolored Acne or Trauma Scars
04Willing to Follow an At-Home Skincare Regimen
At-Home Skin Care

Gold-standard care
between visits.

Medical-grade skincare products deliver restorative and protective treatment that store-bought brands just can’t — using only the highest-quality ingredients and adhering to rigorous standards of testing to prove efficacy beyond a doubt. At The Piazza Center’s Skin Bar, we offer gold-standard skincare lines only available through a doctor’s office.

Investment

Cost & financing.

Every Annual Skincare Plan is customized to the areas and depth of discoloration involved, so cost varies by patient. Our team provides a comprehensive estimate after your Visia Skin Analysis, and flexible financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit®, and PatientFi.

Results

Improve Your Skin’s Look and Feel

For discerning patients who expect the best results and exceptional service, The Piazza Center in Austin, Texas, is the top choice for improving the condition and quality of the skin. As hyperpigmented areas fade, skin appears fresh, glowing, and youthful — even without makeup.

Because your plan is grounded in your own Visia Skin Analysis, results are measured, not guessed at — and our team continues monitoring outcomes with a secondary scan to confirm the maximum return on your investment.

★★★★★ 4.8 · 265 Google Reviews

We constantly monitor outcomes to ensure excellent care for each patient — when you’re a Piazza Center patient, you can trust that we deliver the maximum return on your investment.

Dr. Rocco C. Piazza II

Dr. Rocco C. Piazza II, MD, FACS

Patient Voices

What Patients Are
Saying on Google.

★★★★★4.9 · 270 Google Reviews
“I have been seeing Kari at The Piazza Center for years and I cannot recommend her enough. I've been to 2 other places in Austin to get microneedling and have not seen the results I get from Kari.”
Shira McManus · February 2026
“I recently had the pleasure of having an incredible facial with Kari at The Piazza Center. My husband, who rarely notices, said "your face is glowing, what did you do?"”
Judy Meyer · a year ago
“"Life changing" is simply the best way to describe my experience with Dr. Piazza. He was the first surgeon who confidently and immediately knew the plan to correct issues from a prior procedure elsewhere.”
Jillian Ruby · April 2026
“I could not be happier with the results from my procedure with Dr. Piazza. I have very high standards, and my expectations were exceeded. The entire process was seamless from consultation to surgery center.”
Tori Ryon · March 2026
“I cannot recommend Dr. Piazza and his team enough. Even the initial consultation can be nerve-racking, but from the moment I stepped foot in the office, I felt peace with my decision to go there.”
Meagan Glemboski · November 2025
“Dr. Piazza and his team at The Piazza Center are the absolute best in the game. From start to finish, the experience far exceeded my expectations. The entire staff is warm and welcoming.”
Kortney Royer · September 2025
“The Piazza Center offers the utmost professionalism while sharing their upbeat culture and knowledge of the beauty industry.”
Nicole Christopherson · 3 years ago
“I had an amazing experience from start to finish with Dr. Piazza and his team. He uses some super innovative techniques and I found my recovery time was super short. I feel like a million bucks.”
Lora Dever · October 2025
“Finding a surgeon that was elite in their work, but also really listened to my needs was a must when I was researching doctors.”
Kaila Lahaie · a year ago

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