It’s not just lines and wrinkles that reveal your age (or past sun exposure). Brown spots—or more aptly, age spots—give away your age, but there’s something you can do about it. At VIDA, we offer a wide range of solutions to remove brown spots and all types of unwanted hyperpigmentation, from melasma to freckles and moles. As a medical day spa, VIDA is led by Medical Director Dr. Glen Jarosz and you can rest assured that you’ll always have access to the latest technologies and treatments. All estheticians are CAE-certified, which means they have the skill and experience you deserve to take care of your skin.
Even if you have a great sun protection regimen now, the brown spots you see were likely caused by sun damage from years or even decades ago. Sun damage is both immediate and cumulative. When your skin is first damaged, it responds by creating a surge of melanin for protection. This presents as first a sunburn and then, for many people, as a suntan. However, that’s just the beginning of sun damage.
Sun Damage Over the Years
Most adults did not grow up properly wearing quality, medical-grade sunscreen and reapplying it as they should. We simply didn’t know the reality of sun protection decades ago, and now your skin is paying the price. In fact, the higher number of serious sunburns you had as a child, the higher your chance of developing melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers.
Both skin cancer and brown spots can take many years to appear. It’s absolutely essential to see your dermatologist every year for a “mole check,” as this can catch cancer early. But what about your cosmetic concerns? Most brown spots aren’t dangerous, but they can definitely be deemed unattractive and make you look older than you are. After all, you don’t see any teenagers with brown spots—those are strictly reserved for adults. If you want to turn back the clock, clear your skin, and erase those brown spots, then we have the answer for you.
Options for Brown Spot Treatment
Depending on the type of brown spot, a combination of treatments may be recommended. One of the most common and effective ways to get rid of brown spots is with a laser or energy-based device. VIDA is home to a large collection of lasers because every type of brown spot (and every skin tone!) requires something a little different. If you have more melanin, we have the lasers for you, too. No matter your skin tone or type of hyperpigmentation, a complimentary consultation with VIDA is a great way to take the first step towards even, clear skin.
Chemical peels are another fantastic choice to tackle brown spots. We offer light (superficial) and medium-depth peels, each customized to your skin and goals. These treatments peel away the top layer(s) of skin, including the areas with brown spots. At the same time, peels tell the body to start producing an influx of collagen that will make the skin even more supple and youthful.
Brown Be Gone
Microneedling is a great add-on to more aggressive brown spot removal treatments. It works by creating thousands of micro-channels in the skin and is another form of collagen induction therapy. The needles are so tiny that the injuries they create are painless and invisible to the naked eye. Collagen can help minimize the appearance of brown spots, and microneedling also opens up the skin to best receive medical-grade facials.
If you’d like to further turn back the clock, we can also help you stop lines and wrinkles with Botox and dermal fillers. Removing brown spots and lessening unwanted wrinkles can help you look years younger, healthier, and happier. Loss of “good fat” in the face and backs of the hands is another tell-tale sign of aging, making dermal fillers an excellent complement to any anti-aging treatment.
If you want to get rid of the unwanted pigment, it’s easier than you think when you work with a medical day spa. Our team of experts can’t wait to help you fall in love with your skin. Schedule a complimentary consultation today by completing the online form or call the office to book your complimentary appointment at VIDA.
