I have many brown sun spots on my cheekbones and surrounding area. What would be the best course of treatment for this problem?
Answer: Treating Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation can ruin your skin and can be caused by either PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), melasma, age or sun spots, and chronic inflammation. Starting treatment is easy with topical creams; followed by laser and light therapy. I would use a combination skincare protocol that includes topical Melarase creams first, followed by a combination of light fractional laser, depigmenting lasers and IPL, vascular pulsed dye laser, and Covalent peels.
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Answer: Treating Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation can ruin your skin and can be caused by either PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), melasma, age or sun spots, and chronic inflammation. Starting treatment is easy with topical creams; followed by laser and light therapy. I would use a combination skincare protocol that includes topical Melarase creams first, followed by a combination of light fractional laser, depigmenting lasers and IPL, vascular pulsed dye laser, and Covalent peels.
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Age spots or brown spots treatment As we age the pigment cells of the skin migrate from a widely dispersed pattern into clumps separated by areas of less pigmentation. This is hastened by sun exposure and appears to the eye as age or brown spots. The best treatment is laser with a 1064nm wavelength as that has the best absorption for that color. When multiple brown spots appear on the face most doctors prefer chemical peel or laser resurfacing to even out the pigmentation over a broad area rather than treat each spot indvidually.
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Age spots or brown spots treatment As we age the pigment cells of the skin migrate from a widely dispersed pattern into clumps separated by areas of less pigmentation. This is hastened by sun exposure and appears to the eye as age or brown spots. The best treatment is laser with a 1064nm wavelength as that has the best absorption for that color. When multiple brown spots appear on the face most doctors prefer chemical peel or laser resurfacing to even out the pigmentation over a broad area rather than treat each spot indvidually.
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November 14, 2017
Answer: Best Treatment For Age Sports/Sun Spots Sun damage is a major contributing factor to age spots. Avoiding exposure with regular use of sunscreen is so important at any time of year, to protect the skin from sun damage. Depending on your age and the severity of your sun damage, there are a number of treatments that can help. These include IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) which can reduce age spots and improve the appearance of sun damage. It works by targeting brown pigment and red vessels, and also has the benefit of stimulating collagen production.
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November 14, 2017
Answer: Best Treatment For Age Sports/Sun Spots Sun damage is a major contributing factor to age spots. Avoiding exposure with regular use of sunscreen is so important at any time of year, to protect the skin from sun damage. Depending on your age and the severity of your sun damage, there are a number of treatments that can help. These include IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) which can reduce age spots and improve the appearance of sun damage. It works by targeting brown pigment and red vessels, and also has the benefit of stimulating collagen production.
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April 28, 2017
Answer: Sunspots on the face are one of the most common issues that I see with patients who come to my office. Sunspots on the face are one of the most common issues that I see with patients who come to my office. I generally recommend a topical bleaching agent, either with or without hydroquinone. Obagi Nu-Derm is a good choice and can often dispel most of the brown spots. Any discoloration that doesn’t respond to the topical bleaching is then treated with either a Picosecond 522nm laser or a long pulsed alexandrite laser. One of these options will usually eliminate the remaining spots within 1-3 treatments.
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April 28, 2017
Answer: Sunspots on the face are one of the most common issues that I see with patients who come to my office. Sunspots on the face are one of the most common issues that I see with patients who come to my office. I generally recommend a topical bleaching agent, either with or without hydroquinone. Obagi Nu-Derm is a good choice and can often dispel most of the brown spots. Any discoloration that doesn’t respond to the topical bleaching is then treated with either a Picosecond 522nm laser or a long pulsed alexandrite laser. One of these options will usually eliminate the remaining spots within 1-3 treatments.
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August 13, 2020
Answer: Best Treatment for Brown Sun Spots Treating Different Types of Sun DamageDark Spots – If you are a patient who is interested in getting rid of dark spots on the face, chest, arms, hands or legs the Gentle Max Pro Alexandrite resurfacing treatment will quickly and easily eliminate them, leaving the skin clear and youthful. The number of treatments will depend on your skin—and how many brown spots you have. Expect that you might need one to several treatments over the course of several weeks to get rid of the dark spots entirely. Following the treatment, any spots treated by this laser will become darker in color, scab and gently flake off. Total downtime can vary from two to five days. This laser is brilliant! It’s quick, there is no scarring and very little downtime.Discoloration, Melasma and Redness – To treat the whole face, especially freckles I recommend the IPL (Intense Pulse Light or Photo Rejuvenation) treatment. Focusing on achieving a beautiful even skin tone all over, this treatment will remove any superficial discoloration. There is no downtime with this treatment; you will walk out of the office with noticeable improvement in brown hyperpigmented areas, as well as a reduction in overall redness. A series of treatments may be recommended.Anti-aging, Rejuvenation and Dark Spots – A few times a year I highly recommend doing a Retinol Peel. These are our deeper peels, which also go by names like the Vitamin A Peel or Retinoic Acid Peel. This peel treatment delivers a stronger concentration of acids than your professional in-office no downtime peel. It is followed by a high dose of retinol meant to maximize ingredient penetration and absorption of the anti-aging actives. A Vitamin A Peel is suitable for all skin types and will gently remove dead skin cells and promote a healthier looking skin. Your skin will be glowing, softer and with a smoother more even skin tone. Downtime is 5 to 7 days and involves facial peeling as well as staying out of the sun. Afterwards it is recommended to use gentle products (such as a moisturizer and face wash) with simple non-irritating ingredients.Keep in mind, regardless of these amazing treatments, you should never go in the sun unprotected. Dark spots will return if you do not wear sunscreen or increase your level of SPF. Sun damage can happen all year-round. Dark spots, redness and freckles are all ways your skin is talking to you, and telling you that it has had too much UVA/UVB exposure.
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August 13, 2020
Answer: Best Treatment for Brown Sun Spots Treating Different Types of Sun DamageDark Spots – If you are a patient who is interested in getting rid of dark spots on the face, chest, arms, hands or legs the Gentle Max Pro Alexandrite resurfacing treatment will quickly and easily eliminate them, leaving the skin clear and youthful. The number of treatments will depend on your skin—and how many brown spots you have. Expect that you might need one to several treatments over the course of several weeks to get rid of the dark spots entirely. Following the treatment, any spots treated by this laser will become darker in color, scab and gently flake off. Total downtime can vary from two to five days. This laser is brilliant! It’s quick, there is no scarring and very little downtime.Discoloration, Melasma and Redness – To treat the whole face, especially freckles I recommend the IPL (Intense Pulse Light or Photo Rejuvenation) treatment. Focusing on achieving a beautiful even skin tone all over, this treatment will remove any superficial discoloration. There is no downtime with this treatment; you will walk out of the office with noticeable improvement in brown hyperpigmented areas, as well as a reduction in overall redness. A series of treatments may be recommended.Anti-aging, Rejuvenation and Dark Spots – A few times a year I highly recommend doing a Retinol Peel. These are our deeper peels, which also go by names like the Vitamin A Peel or Retinoic Acid Peel. This peel treatment delivers a stronger concentration of acids than your professional in-office no downtime peel. It is followed by a high dose of retinol meant to maximize ingredient penetration and absorption of the anti-aging actives. A Vitamin A Peel is suitable for all skin types and will gently remove dead skin cells and promote a healthier looking skin. Your skin will be glowing, softer and with a smoother more even skin tone. Downtime is 5 to 7 days and involves facial peeling as well as staying out of the sun. Afterwards it is recommended to use gentle products (such as a moisturizer and face wash) with simple non-irritating ingredients.Keep in mind, regardless of these amazing treatments, you should never go in the sun unprotected. Dark spots will return if you do not wear sunscreen or increase your level of SPF. Sun damage can happen all year-round. Dark spots, redness and freckles are all ways your skin is talking to you, and telling you that it has had too much UVA/UVB exposure.
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