Brown Spots & Pigmentation Treatment in Oakville

What are brown spots and pigmentation?

Brown spots, also called age spots, sun spots or solar lentigines, are flat tan to dark brown patches. They appear on skin that gets a lot of sun, such as the face and the backs of the hands.

Common causes

• Sun and tanning beds: UV light speeds up the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour.
• Age and sun history: spots are common after age 50 and in people who burn easily or have had many sunburns.
• Hormones: pregnancy and birth control pills can trigger melasma, and sun exposure can bring it back.
• Skin inflammation: acne, eczema, burns or injuries can leave dark marks behind.

How we can help at DermaZone

IPL Photofacial

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) helps fade sun spots and freckles and evens out skin tone. We use the Alma Harmony XL.

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Chemical Peels

Chemical peels refresh the surface of the skin to help with brown spots and pigmentation linked to hormonal changes, such as melasma.

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Microdermabrasion

A gentle exfoliating facial that can reduce the look of dark spots and pigmentation for a more even skin tone.

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Microneedling

Microneedling with the Eclipse MicroPen Evo helps your skin make new collagen and can improve sun damage and uneven skin tone.

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Brighten & Restore 2% HQ Program

A Vivier skincare program for brown spots and pigmentation, from a Canadian pharmaceutical skincare brand. Ask us about it at your free consultation.

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Good to know

• Several sessions are usually needed. For age spots, light-based treatments often take 3 to 6 sessions, and results appear over weeks to months.
• Protect your skin every day with a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen, shade and sun-protective clothing.
• See a doctor about any spot that is black, growing or bleeding, or that has an irregular border or mixed colours. These can be signs of skin cancer.