Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik

Advanced dermatological laser treatments to treat pigmentation and rejuvenate your skin with clinically proven results.

"An effective treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. As a dermatologist, I help you identify the cause of your facial pigmentation to treat it safely and achieve visible results."

Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik

About me

Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik

My goal is to help you understand your skin and guide you through every step of diagnosis and treatment. I believe the best results are achieved through commitment, understanding, and personalized medical care.

I trained in dermatology at the Hospital ClĂ­nic de Barcelonarecognized as one of the best hospitals in the world and the number one in Spain (World's Best Hospitals 2020).

My main areas of interest are skin cancer, advanced laser technologies, and longevity dermatology.

I currently work at Hospital ClĂ­nic de Barcelona and at ClĂ­nica Diagnosis DermatolĂłgica, alongside a team of leading specialists.

Real results in real patients

Case 1

Solar lentigines

This patient presented with diffuse brown spots on the forehead, cheeks, and temples as a result of cumulative sun exposure over the years. After a single session of intense pulsed light (IPL), a significant reduction in pigmentation and a noticeable improvement in skin uniformity and radiance.

The treatment was fast, safe and no recovery timeThis allowed the patient to return to her usual activities immediately.

Before and after results of an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment to remove sun spots on the face

Case 2

Photorejuvenation

After a single IPL photorejuvenation session, the skin shows a remarkable reduction in spots, increased luminosity, and a visible improvement in firmness and texture. The face appears more even-toned and naturally rejuvenated.

Why does intense pulsed light improve skin appearance?

Diagram of the skin showing pigment in the superficial layer.

1

Surface pigmentation

IPL laser applied on the skin to remove blemishes

2

IPL application

After IPL is performed, the removal of pigment in the skin is shown.

3

Pigment elimination

After the IPL procedure, skin without pigment is visible.

4

Clear skin

The intense pulsed light (IPL) It is a medical technology that uses light energy to precisely treat skin pigmentation disorders.

It acts selectively on the pigment or vessels that cause spots, redness, or irregularities, visibly improving skin tone and texture.

  1. The light is directed only at the color of the affected pigment or blood vessel, gently heating it until it is eliminated. without damaging healthy skin that surrounds it.
  2. In the following days, the organism itself naturally eliminates the treated cells, leaving the skin more uniform, luminous and rejuvenated.

  3. In contrast to traditional lasers, IPL emits various wavelengths in a single shot, allowing treat pigmentation, redness, and texture in the same session. In addition, as it is a procedure non-invasiveyou can resume your daily activities immediately.

Case 3

Solar lentigines

This patient came for consultation concerned about brown spots on the cheeks and temples, accumulated after years of sun exposure. After a single session of intense pulsed light (IPL), a noticeable reduction in pigment and an overall improvement in skin texture and luminosity is seen.

In the days following the treatment, the skin regained a more even tone and a visibly rejuvenated appearance, without the need for recovery time.

Case 4

Melasma and solar lentigines

This patient presented with widespread dark spots on the cheeks and temples, resulting from a combination of melasma and accumulated sun damage. After a single session of intense pulsed light (IPL), a visible decrease in pigment and a significant improvement in skin luminosity and uniformity are observed.

In the weeks that followed, the patient continued with a medically supervised depigmentation plan, achieving clearer, more uniform and healthy-looking skin.

Facial blemishes with lentigines plus facial melasma in a patient showing a before and after picture

Author and communicator in dermatology

Written by Dr. Sebastian Podlipnik, dermatologist specialized in facial pigmentation

In my book, I share the medical principles and care guidelines that I apply in my practice with patients.
It is designed to help you understand why pigmentation appears, how to prevent it, and which treatments truly work according to the latest scientific evidence.

Mockup of the facial blemish book

What do my patients say?

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lucila brunori
06:28 13 Jun 25
Very empathetic and clear in his explanations and suggestions!
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Alexis Altmann
15:24 23 May 25
Very pleasant atmosphere, very warm and supportive service. All very friendly.
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Puri Rivero Delgado
08:54 19 Mar 25
My experience with Dr. has been the best.
I consider him a great professional , who knows what is being done , kind empathizes a lot with the patient and has a lot of patience to explain the issues that concern you . Honest, close and hardworking.
Recommended 100 x 100 .
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Paola Garza
23:25 11 Feb 25
My experience with the virtual consultations with Dr. Sebastian has been the best! He was very clear from the beginning of the treatment, clarified all my doubts and was always attentive. My skin has changed a lot with the melasma treatment and now I start with the maintenance!
Thank you very much 🙂
He is an excellent professional with a close treatment, involvement in the needs of his patients and a virtue that not many people have, really listen to their patients. 100% recommended
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Carolina Herrera
11:40 31 Jan 25
Very kind and attentive to my concerns. He gave me a treatment with follow up. He passed on his online book to me so that I am informed about what I am concerned about.
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Nico Savio
16:43 15 Jan 25
Sebastian is a real crack. Very capable, professional and friendly!
Professional, competent and honest. I trust him completely. Thank you very much, doctor!

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I see a limited number of new patients each week to provide personalized, quality medical care.

The information on this page is for informational purposes and does not replace individual medical assessment. Treatments are performed exclusively under specialized dermatological supervision.