I Have a Brown Spot on my Cheek. What Are my Treatment Options?

Browns spots if they are really benign, can be treated with lasers, or skin care lines to lighten them up. They can disappear like magic, but you have to remain out of the sun and wear sunblock or they will return.

I agree that this lesion should first be evaluated by a dermatologist (maybe even biopsied if there are any atypical features).  If it is a benign lesion, then I usually recommend a Q-switched alexandrite laser for best results.  This will typically remove the pigment in a few sessions (usually 1-3 in most cases).  For discreet brown spots the Q-switched laser seems to be superior to other peeling or lightening agents.  Good luck.

First and most importantly, see a dermatologist to make sure the dark spot is benign. There is a change obviously in this mark, so a thorough examination of the lesion is needed which may involve dermatoscopy (examining the lesion with a special light) and also possibly a  biopsy should be done to confirm its benign nature. After that is proven, then the doctor can determine if a chemical peel, cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) Fraxel Restore, prescription lightening... more